- Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous, such is the place of him who knows not God. Job 18:21 – This whole passage speaks on what’s to come for those who oppose God and turn from following His ways. In some ways we can feel like we want to cheer reading some of these verses when we consider the people in the world doing true evil. We see they will face a stern punishment for their wrong doing. Yet at the same time we must realize that same punishment will be placed one our loved ones who don’t follow God’s ways either. See maybe our heart shouldn’t cheer, but break knowing anyone is going to have to face the consequences of their sin. Our role in this life is to help people see the value of following God’s way. To help our loved ones and to help those who are doing true evil in this world. God’s heart is that none should have to face His wrath, our heart should seek the same. Who then is someone you at think should deserve God’s wrath, being exempt from His forgiveness, and ask yourself if God longs for that as well. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1470
- He is torn from the tent in which he trusted and is brought to the king of terrors. In his tent dwells that which is none of his; sulfur is scattered over his habitation. Job 18:14-15 – Bildad, one of the miserable comforters of Job, is now speaking in response to Job’s words and everything he is seeing about Job’s situation. In Bildad’s eyes, if Job is experienced what he is experiencing, it must mean he is a wicked man who is deeply in sin. For according to Bildad, only wicked men deal with struggles like this, and since Job is dealing with these sorts of struggles, that is evidence enough that Job is wicked. We must be willing to see the bigger picture than Bildad did when it comes to the struggles we face or those around us face. There is certainly truth to the idea that those in sin find themselves experiencing deep struggles because of their sin. Yet to categorize everyone in a struggle as a wicked person deep in sin is a false way to think. Job wasn’t being punished for his sin but was in a struggle. Jesus felt severe pain and struggle on the cross but was sinless. Paul found himself in hardship all while giving his life wholly to the mission field. If then today you are facing a hardship, be willing to seek the Lord out for His reason for allowing such a hardship to come your way. Yes, it may be to correct your path away from sin, but it also may be for another reason. Be willing to as well to search out that same answer when it comes to other’s struggles in life and don’t immediately assume it’s because they are in deep sin. God’s ways are higher than our ways, and thankfully He welcomes our seeking out of His ways. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2643
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