When Job poured out his grief, he realized that it didn’t help ease his pain. Instead, his words were misconstrued and caused him further grief. However, sometimes if you keep silent, your accusers will believe they were right and that your silence is a confession of guilt. I’ve learned from experience that it is better to keep silent and let them think what they want since they’ve made up their mind anyway. When someone uses their mouth to chop you into pieces, let them continue while you pray to God in your mind, crying out to Jesus as they continue to harp on you, and watch what happens. In the middle of their tirade, you will notice that they begin to ease up and recognize their harshness. If they don’t stop, somehow, because you’ve called on God, you will begin to feel at ease because He will send you comfort.
They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me. Job 16:10
As Job continued in speaking against his friends for being miserable comforters, his tears are recorded as prayers to God. God is the one we can count on to bring us relief, especially when our friends are more like enemies. God is our source; we can always count on Him.
My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour! Job 16:20-21
No comments:
Post a Comment