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Job 12 [link]
Job isn't one to mince words here, and he uses a bit of sarcasm against Zophar at the beginning, too. (I won't pursue that topic much further than that, though).
Job describes perfectly (especially in the second half) what we really see. We see so many of those in secular power, and even those in "religious positions of power", have happen exactly like Job says. The strange thing here is that Job says it in the position he's in. He's in the same position, yet still claims no fault. How strange. Well, to be precise, Job is stating that "no, things aren't peachy keen, and crying out to God is the only way for anything to happen." Somewhat of a, "OF COURSE this could happen -- God's done it before, sheesh."
I also like his statement about wisdom in his sarcastic, almost bitter-like remark. His pointing out of Zophar's "mocking" of him shows real truth, too. For some reason we try to peddle truth as some "deep insight" only our leaders can know. They come up with these "great definitions" we all chant over and over and then we never know how to explain it ourselves without re-quoting them. I'm not against good definitions, but we pawn it off as if the guy who said "God is Sovereign" is some kind of genius.
The elderly do NOT have a corner on wisdom. This knowledge comes with 2 points:
1) The elders should not automatically disregard the youths' questions and responses. God can share His truth with the young AND old.
2) The youths can not claim "lack of experience" for everything, all the time. Ergo, because God shares with each alike we cannot play a "I'm still young" card as if we get off because we haven't had "enough time" to get it yet. Youths cannot "slack-off" in their seeking to grow, know, and learn.
God can topple the powerful, and the only way back up is through His grace and mercy. Do we think every one of those in "high positions of the church" who have fallen in the past did what was claimed? That they were guilty of what was said? Perhaps some were punished not for their sins, but another reason. Instead of condemning them (as is so easy, as we see here from Job), why do we not lift them up in prayer and ask God to aid them?
Are we seeking reconciliation with God, or someone to mock? Someone to point a finger at? Something to take our mind off of how poorly we keep God's commands ourselves?
Heavenly Father, thank You for being so fantastic and amazing. Help us to bring You great glory, honor, and praise. Help us to give You all we have. Help us to trust You for provision, and to fall upon our knees at Your feet when we are dethroned or humbled. May we remember who we are in relation to You, Father. May our lives bring glory to You and spread the Truth of Who You are. Abba, help us to love You more. Show us how to love. Have mercy on us once-sinners who so easily turn back and sin once again. Don't give up on us, please! We have nowhere else to go, and no one else to turn to. I love You, Abba. Thank You for everything.
Amen.
Keepin' On
State: Good
Okay, so... =P
Today our landlord woke me up to ask if I could help move a piano. Of course, it seems he came to me 20 minutes before it was to go because his other helper hurt himself. He also needed help during the only time all morning that I really couldn't come help -- right when I had to take Amy to work. C'est la vie.
"Thank you" letters get mailed out tomorrow since I forgot to put them in the outbox before 12 today. Also, seems I have some pump supplies that need to be returned due to some possible errors. 2% of them got messed up. They need up to send them all back and then they'll give them back slowly, over time.
Hmm, what else... I think that's about it, really.
God bless, all! |
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