June 4, 2025

Even though Job may have pitied himself for his misfortune, he knew when it was time to be quiet. God was speaking, so it might be best to listen without response unless He requires your response, as He did with Job. Who are we to instruct God? What can we say that will help our situation? Be careful that you humble yourself when praying and demand nothing of God, but approach Him with thanksgiving and praise and let your request be known. Otherwise, you might be brought low at the hand of God. Our existence is at God’s mercy; we are small, and our strength comes from Him; we did nothing to deserve it.

Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous? Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? Job 40:8-9

Take a moment to understand the thoughts of God and know that He doesn’t see our outward appearance as anything to behold because Job had nothing; God allowed that to be taken away, and in this next verse, God tells him to deck himself with majesty and excellence and array himself with glory and beauty. How would he do that if he was destitute? God looks into our souls to determine our beauty, so we should spend more time cultivating our inner beauty rather than trying to please the world with our appearance. 

Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty. Job 40:10