Job 30 - Be Honest With God

15 Jul 07

20 “I call to you for help,
but you don't answer me.
I stand up, but you just look at me.
Job 30:20 (GW)

31 So my lyre is used for mourning
and my flute for loud weeping.
Job 30:31 (GW)

Reflection of B:

As Job went through his sufferings and wondered if God was still with him. He honestly question God.

That will be true for us too if we were to suffer like Job did. We may wonder and become doubtful at times. That's just being human and natural. Thank God that He is One whom we can be honest about our feelings.


Dear Lord,
It's nothing wrong in being honest with You about our sufferings and doubts. You know how we feel even before we utter any words. Thank You that we don't have to be 'tough' before You but be ourselves. For You despise us not.
Thank You in Jesus' name. Amen.

Job 12 and Job 13 - Boldness With God

5 “A person who has an easy life has no appreciation for misfortune.
He thinks it is the fate of those who slip up.
Job 12:5 (GW)

3 However, I want to speak to the Almighty,
and I wish to argue my case in front of God.
Job 13:3 (GW)

23 How many crimes and sins have I committed?
Make me aware of my disobedience and my sin.
Job 13:23 (GW)

Reflection of B:

When we are too comfortable and have not gone through suffering we may not be able to empathize with the sufferings of others, just like the friends of Job.

Job was truthful and bold with God and dared to argue with God in a sensible manner. This showed he knew his God better than his 3 friends who accused him.


Dear Lord,

Thank You for the example of Job, where we can always be truthful with You on how we feel. We can't hide away from You anyway. Therefore, You know the things that have gone through my mind and how I feel about certain things and people. I pray that I will stay strong and be in Your will all the time. Grant me wisdom in my work and teach me how to deal with people I come in contact with in my life.
In Jesus' name I humbly plead. Amen.

Job 10 - Deep Valley Experience

1 “I hate my life.
I will freely express my complaint.
I will speak as bitterly as I feel.
Job 10:1 (GW)

9 Please remember that you made me out of clay
and that you will return me to the dust again.
Job 10:9 (GW)

18 “‘Why did you take me out of the womb?
I wish I had breathed my last breath
before anyone had laid eyes on me.
19 Then it would be as if I had never existed,
as if I had been carried from the womb to the tomb.
Job 10:18-19 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Job's trust in God got weaker as time went by with all his sufferings and the accusations of his friends. He started to question God and wished to die again.

At one time of our lives we may also have deep valley experience like Job, but in different forms. In times like this our faith will be fully tested. We may argue with or question God and tell Him our true feelings. Our God is a God who wants us to be true to Him and not lying.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for keeping me and seeing me through in times when I had deep valley experience like Job. Thank You that Your word always encouraged me when my faith was weak. May You continue to keep me strong for the rest of my journey with You.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Job 7 - Genuine Complaint to God

6 My days go swifter than a weaver's shuttle. They are spent without hope. 7 Remember, my life is only a breath, and never again will my eyes see anything good. Job 7:6-7 (GW)

16 I hate my life; I do not want to live forever. Leave me alone because my days are so brief. Job 7:16 (GW)

Reflection of B:

In our deepest sorrow and suffering we need to complain about somebody. The best person to complain to is God, for He understands us. As we see from Job 4-5, Job's friend not only did not comfort him, instead he accused Job for sinning to brought about his suffering.


Dear Lord,
Thank You that You are never too busy to hear our heart's cry or listen to our complains in times of distress. Thank You for being my listening ears for all these years and helping me through my time of grief. Praise You Lord!
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.