Job 23:10-11
But He knows the way that I take;
When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
My foot has held fast to His steps;
I have kept His way and not turned aside.

Application:

Job was confident that God knew his heart. He was sure that when God had tested him, he would emerge as pure gold (23:10). When we face trials, we may struggle to understand things. We might not receive answers to all our questions of why. That’s why it is essential to understand this truth and hold onto it: 

God is in control. He’s not only in control of the blessings; he’s also in control of the messes. Like Job, we may not be able to figure out where God is, but He knows where we are (23:8–10). We worship Him because of what we know that He knows.

I have not departed from the commands of [God’s] lips; I have treasured the words from his mouth more than my daily food (Job 23:12). Believers who aren’t regularly engaging with God’s Word are spiritually malnourished. It’s not sufficient to receive Biblical teaching weekly during church services; we also need to immerse ourselves in the Word daily.

When we desire to hear from God in His Word more than we desire physical food, we are on the path to developing healthy spiritual lives. In this regard, Job serves as a model for us in his hunger for the commands and words of God’s mouth. He foreshadows the one who will someday say, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work” (John 4:34).

Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 545.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

#Jesus, #God, #HolySpirit, #Bible, #Israel, #prayer, #wisdom, #faith, #battle, #spiritual, #lent