Scripture: Job 12-13.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Job 13:20-24 (NLT)

20 “O God, grant me these two things, and then I will be able to face you. 21 Remove your heavy hand from me, and don’t terrify me with your awesome presence. 22 Now summon me, and I will answer! Or let me speak to you, and you reply.

23 Tell me, what have I done wrong? Show me my rebellion and my sin. 24 Why do you turn away from me? Why do you treat me as your enemy?

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

Job had been tested and tried. He had mumbled and moaned before God and overheard by his peers, who went on to try and give him advice. Job was convinced in his heart that he had done nothing wrong, but he knew that God was the only one that could give him answers to his dilemma. What touched me in this story this morning is that so often we feel like we have been left alone, or that God has pulled His hand away from us, yet there is so much we can learn from Job on how to best handle a situation like this. We don’t need to blame others for our situation, for there is nothing they have done to us, instead we need to get before the Father and ask for a Word directly from the only One who has all the answers. Secondly, I would hope that when any of us approach God like Job did, that we are ready to handle the answer that may be given to us! Job presented his case with an open heart and with open arms to receive anything that God may have thrown at him, and I believe that Job was ready to act on those things, if necessary. I believe that we could use this example at least once a month for a time of getting back on track, or to ensure that we are on track and not just following our own free will. Basically, realigning ourselves with God and His will for our lives. If we are not following the will of God, we are selfishly doing whatever we please, and that will not minister to anyone. Are you on track for all God can do through you in 2012?

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father, please help me to always humble myself before you and seek Your will and Your face, for I am convinced that only You have all the answers and only You hold the keys to tomorrow and all that You can accomplish through one humble servant willing to let You have Your way in my life. I am Yours dear God, use me for Your glory and to accomplish Your will in the lives of all those that I come into contact with and have influence over.

 

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