It is unbelievable to me how condemning and confused Job's friends are - sadly they just don't get it. I wonder if I am like that sometimes -- I think I have all this wisdom and that I am soooo super godly and yet, maybe I am totally missing out on what God desires to show me. Oh, how I hope that from now on my eyes are completely open! That before I share 'my wisdom' I seek the Lord when I need to help or encourage a friend or teammate.
I have always wondered why the Lord allowed Satan to persecute Job .... I am pretty sure that I will never know - but what I learned today, was that even in all of this persecution the Lord was showing Job (and us) that their was more to a relationship with Him. Somehow I think Job is understanding that their IS a Holy Spirit and he longs for that 'mediator' to intercede on his behalf. He is realizing that He wants/needs more from the Lord than just rules and sacrifices. He needs the love, encouragement and all encompassing power of our Lord and Creator.
I hope that in the midst of trials and persecution that I will 'see' the Lord - that I will draw near to Him and let Him teach me - even if no one else is there to stand up for me, that my faith would be as strong as Job's. "You must defend my innocence, O God, since no one else will stand up for me." Job 17:3. Thank goodness we are not alone!!
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I totally agree with you! I am so glad to live on this side of the cross and know that I have a Mediater between God and me. I am so glad that Jesus advocates for me in heaven! Hallelujah! Now I long for the close personal relationship that He died to give me. I want to know Him and walk in His resurrection power. I want the friendship with God that Jesus bought for me. I am compelled to bow in awe of His holiness, amazed that He loves me and calls me into His presence. Hallelujah. Wow.
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