Surrender The Job In Us

Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. You ask, “Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?” It is I. And I was talking about things I did not understand, things far too wonderful for me.” (Job 42:1-3, NLT) 

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I have been waking up early morning hours sometimes. I suspect working night shifts for 20 something years and just loving the night time work has something to do with the nocturnal, built-in alarm that goes off, though silent, is more alarming than the set alarm in my phone.

As I pray, I recall that time when my son was in kindergarten (He is an adult now), and had to put answers on a piece of paper the teacher handed out in class… It was all about what they knew about their mothers. There was this one particular line:

My mom knows _________ (and he wrote “everything”).

Years later, when I brought it up to him, he was laughing and shyly admitted that he knew the truth by then that “his mom didn’t know everything.” And I quickly agreed, “That’s right!”

As each of us grow older, there are those frustrating times when we want answers to everything. But we just couldn’t get them. And even in some instances, we get the answers, but still to us, don’t make sense. It’s harder and harder as our feet step out into adulthood.

I am sure you all heard about the story of Job. He lost everything. His family. His possessions. But it was not losing those that frustrated him. It was not knowing why they had to happen in his life. He struggled to find the answers. His friends even butted in and thought he sinned. There was one who has a partial true answer that suffering could purify his faith. Though he thought that Job became proud and such sufferings came to humble him.

But God is too great for any of us to be understood. We can only understand when we begin to see for Who He is. In the end, Job got the answers. That God is enough in his life. He lost everything. Except God. Trials aren’t easy. But these are opportunities to know more about God and have a deeper relationship with Him. He desires to show His love, His compassion, His grace, His mercy. Just trust and believe. He is the Power that the Job in us needs. Fear. Shame. Guilt. Broken heart. Bondage. Surrender the Job in us. To Jesus.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,  that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (MEV)

“But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, beloved brothers of the Lord, because God has from the beginning called you to salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief of the truth.To this He called you by our gospel, to obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word or by our letter. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father, who has loved us and has given us eternal consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” -2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 (MEV)


Lord, this morning, I ask for forgiveness. Forgive me for not remembering the true Power that is in us. You, Who is greater than the one in this world. Empower me Lord. Use me and my remaining days to glorify You. No one else but You. I just want to thank You. For Your guidance. Your provisions. Your protection. You are my everything. My First Love. Draw me always near to You. Thank You Lord for loving us first.

5 comments:

  1. This is an awesome post, and so very true. We want to know WHY we have to endure hard things. I want to know why my wonderful Christmas mom has cancer. I want to know why, in spite of all our prayers and our faith, God hasn't let this cup pass over us. I want to know why she keeps feeling sick. We have prayed and bound and rebuked and we KNOW that God is the Healer, and still she has horrible symptoms from the chemotherapy. We spent nearly 4 hours in the ER this weekend because her blood pressure was out of control. I don't understand. And yet, God whispers "Trust Me." I want to trust Him. But it is so very very hard. I know that one day I will understand. One day in heaven all will be revealed. Or maybe I won't even care. I know that He is enough. All of these trials we go through on earth are meant to draw us closer to Him. Thank you for the beautiful reminder. Blessings dear friend.

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  2. And by the way "Great Are You Lord" is one of my FAVORITE songs!!! I've watched that video dozens of times!!!

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  3. Now you are the one inspiring my faith, wonderful sister! It is okay not to be so in control, we forget who is in control! Your words help me to relax and worship the one true God who knows everything and loves us still in this sin filled world with all our struggles! Your friendship blesses me and I wish you a special touch from above today, faithful friend.

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  4. An old blog post from my http://atfootofcross.blogspot.com blog showed up as a memory on my Facebook page today. You had left a comment on it, so I followed you back here and see you are still faithfully posting, and still an inspiration. Looks like many things have happened in your life since I last visited. You have retired from your job, and your son has grown up into a talented and Godly young man you must be very proud of. Wish you a very blessed New Year!

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