Me and Job

(This could be "punny" since I intended it to reference the Biblical character, but the application to my employment is equally pertinent.)

Looking back on my "readings" to which I listened over the past days of my devotions, and for whatever reason the author chose to focus on Job, I find You and Your providential leading--again. Today's reading in Job 6 is titled "Job Replies: My Complaint is Just." I feel that way, too. In verses 10b-11, Job says what I feel:

"for I have not denied the words of the Holy One. What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should be patient?"

Tara Leigh Cobble, who hosts and directs the one-year Bible reading plan the Bible Recap, spoke about this chapter's character Bildad's false accusation against Job. That's how I feel: falsely accused. And of course, Jesus, You were also falsely accused. Seems like there is a lot of that going around....

So my God Shot of today concerns Your faithfulness to the falsely accused. You know the truth.. You will vindicate me in due time, although Your time is not my time, and I am impatient. Knowing when, whether, and why to poke the bear is risky. Only You, God, knows the right timing for this situation. Until then, I submit and surrender to Your will.

Amen.