Oct. 17, 2013

Job 1:  ²² In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.

Today was the day of people in hard times.  First, poor Job. It was all Satan's doing, but Job lost everything dear to him.  He even lost his health.  And yet, he knew it was not God's doing....and he refused to blame God.

Then, in Acts, I read about Stephen.  Stephen was also blameless, but the powers in charge accused him of blasphemy.  He made a long speech, showing his understanding of OT issues, but the mention of Jesus in the company of the prophets and other heroes of the OT enraged the Sanhedrin.  They stoned Stephen, while he radiated the Holy Spirit as he died.

I have had a series of hard times too.  I never blamed God, but I have lost touch with Him at times. 

Prayer:  Lord, I repeat the sentiment of the Footprints prayer.  Please carry me through the times when I am overwhelmed and do not call out for You.  I am a weak and sinful woman.  I need You even when I don't know that I do.  Stand by me in Your faithfulness.
Amen