“Though he slay me, I will hope in him” Job 13:15 (ESV)
Sally carefully wiped her eyes. The tears had flowed so long that her eyes hurt. How could God have failed her? How could anything so painful and upsetting be for her good? Surely God’s wisdom and power had failed her. Maybe he didn’t even exist.
This last thought jarred Sally. Then she began to rebuke the enemy. Of course God existed. The whole of the universe proclaimed him. “Anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him, because without this faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6).
Sally remembered Job who refused to reject God, despite all the pain and agony caused by his circumstances. She began to ask the Holy Spirit to help her see straight, to recognize God’s wisdom, and to understand his works in her situation.
After her prayer, Sally reminded herself that God had not promised her a problem-free life. She thought about His purpose for her life. The Holy Spirit reminded her of how the Lord had endured physical abuse, pain, sorrow, shame, and even death ” for the joy set before him” (Hebrews 12:). Sally decided that achieving God’s purpose was more important than her personal comforts. She would not give up hope in God no matter what.
Dear Father, thank you for the questions marks in life that enable us to trust you. Give us the fortitude and determination to react in faith. Help us to stay focused on the joy that is set before us. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be encouraged today in your hope and joy,