I find at least two enduring truths for us as I think through these closing scenes in Job’s story. First, forgiveness is worth asking for. If there’s something that has come between you and your heavenly Father, why wait at a distance?
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A Profound Plan
That’s what makes the climax of Job’s life so satisfying. This dear man, who never deserved the suffering he endured, is dealt with justly. And those who made his life so miserable weren’t overlooked either.
Read MoreDemonstrating Class
As we get to chapters 23 and 24 of Job, we observe three calm, vulnerable responses from him. Take the time to read through these two chapters—they’re magnificent!
Read MoreRevenge or Forgiveness?
All this brings me to three helpful principles to live by when it comes to life’s most subtle temptation. Each is worth remembering when we are mistreated. First, since man is depraved, expect to be mistreated.
Read MoreAttitude Adjustment
On top of his forgiveness and reassurance, he “made them an offer they couldn’t refuse.” He urged them to return and bring their father to this land, where they could enjoy relief from their barren existence.
Read MoreGrace to the Guilty
Humanly speaking, the average individual, when faced with people who have done them such grievous wrong, would likely frown and demand, “Drop to your knees and stay there! You think you know what humiliation is all about . . .”
Read MoreForgive and Forget
God guided the writer of Genesis to reveal the truth about most every area of Joseph’s colorful life. He allows us to see what the man was really like inside, even what he was thinking. We can sum it up in one sentence.
Read MoreDon’t Panic . . . Trust
This is an excellent opportunity to shift the scene for a moment and look at all this from the perspective of the guy who’s out working in the fields, moving stones for one of those interminable, ever-ongoing pyramid projects.
Read MoreAgreeing about Disagreements, Part One
As much as we may pursue peace, and as positive and tactful as we may be, there will still be occasions when disagreements arise. As one wag put it, ”Life ain’t no exact science,” which brings me to the first two of four facts.
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