Job's gettin' pretty sassy, and he's fairly audacious in chapter 21 where he accuses God of punishing the innocent and prospering the wicked (directly the opposite of many Psalms and Proverbs). I know he's embittered by his circumstances and the fact that his friends and family don't believe him (chapter 20), but some of the stuff he says is heresy. As I mentioned in a previous blog, it is so critical that we are careful with our theology, especially under the influence of emotion.
For instance, the parents of the rebellious family member I mentioned in a recent blog are faithfully trusting that the LORD will work in this person's life. I know that they have a lot of emotion associated with this person and circumstance, but I believe that they are sincerely trusting God and not making any interpretations about who He is based on what happens in this situation. God is infinitely good, loving, and kind - always, forever - regardless of our perception.
In spite of Job's egocentricity, God still speaks some great Messianic and eschatelogical prophecy through his rhetoric:
19:25 "But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,and he will stand upon the earth at last.26 And after my body has decayed,yet in my body I will see God!27 I will see him for myself.Yes, I will see him with my own eyes.I am overwhelmed at the thought!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for being unchanging. Help me believe in you even when I don't "feel" like it. Why am I so swayed by fleeting emotion? Help me be stayed on the eternally stable foundation of Jesus Christ. I know that my Redeemer lives! Thank you for the hope of resurrection life with my Savior. I am overwhelmed at the thought! I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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