Job 19 - Where Are My Friends?

1 Then Job replied {to his friends},
2 “How long will you torment me
and depress me with words?
3 You have insulted me ten times now.
You're not even ashamed of mistreating me.
4 Even if it were true that I've made a mistake without realizing it,
my mistake would affect only me.
5 If you are trying to make yourselves look better than me
by using my disgrace as an argument against me,
6 then I want you to know that God has wronged me
and surrounded me with his net.
7 Indeed, I cry, ‘Help! I'm being attacked!' but I get no response.
I call for help, but there is no justice.
Job 19:1-7 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Job experienced great disappointment with his three friends during his lowest moment in life. He received accusations after accusations that he felt God is punishing him.

Similarly, we may also find ourselves in great sorrows and all our friends deserted us. I felt that way before too. In adversity we know who are our true friends. I believe that God will ultimately be my defender and rescuer from all accusations.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for being with me through thick and thin. When my closed ones deserted me, You were still there with me. I praise You Lord!
I pray that You will guide me in my transitions in life and help me go through each season with courage.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.