Passage
Job 22-25 (NLT)
Reflection
The biggest thing thst struck me from this passage was how Job wondered why it seemed the innocent were punished and the wicked were not punished. This is simplified, of coure, but it seems to be a timeless theme that I know I’ve sometimes complained about. Why am I always struggling? Why does it seem I go through trials and tribulations as a faithful Christian, yet the “wicked” have it easy and seemed to be rewarded constantly?
I know God does not promise life to be easy. In fact, like with Job, sometimes he allows things to happen in order to test us, to make our character stronger. Also too, the “wicked” can have their treasure on earth, while ours will be in heaven. Sometimes, however, that seems trite when seeing the fortune of others.
Prayer
God, help me to keep my eyes on you, even when life does not seem fair. I know it’snot supposed to be fair. I pray you first forgive my sins. Please give me wisdom Please too bless me and my family. Amen.
Tags: [Bible, Scripture, quiet time, devotions, RWRW, suffering, Old Testament, Christianity]