“Let the day perish on which I was
to be born, and the night which
said, ‘A boy is conceived.’” (v.3)
Job’s distress was so great that he pleaded, "May the day
perish on which I was born.” Job wanted God to erase not just a day nor a year,
but all memory of his existence! He had enjoyed years of success and respect.
Now, he questioned the purpose of living (v.20).
As we read through chapter 3, we find that Job wanted to die and
be forgotten. But, instead God made sure his name and story would be remembered
forever. Rather than give Job what he asked for, God gave future generations
what they would need, an inside look at the spiritual battle between God and
Satan. The result, a God inspired document about suffering that has comforted
countless people through the ages.
Christians
are not immune to disasters and the discouragement that sometimes accompanies
them. But as Job was to discover later, we do have an answer—God. The Lord
Jesus told His disciples, "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in
God, believe also in Me" (John 14:1).
Therefore, when
your heart is filled with discouragement, let the peace of God, which surpasses
understanding, give you new hope. Let the God of peace fill you with the peace
of God.
The
Truth
“Peace I leave with you, my peace
I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be
troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)
