Job is succumbing to despair. He wishes to die. He wishes that he had never been born so that he would not suffer what he now suffers. Yet, even as he curses the day of his birth; he does not curse the name of the LORD.
At one time or another, I think that most of us come to a day when we consider that death would be preferable to the life that we live. For some this may come in the prime of their lives and although they may have no hope at the time, they will live through those days and even grow in them. For others it may be in the last days, weeks, years of their lives, when the old tent that they reside in is worn and ready to collapse. How do we find hope when we can see no light at the end of the day?
There is only one place to find hope in times like these. Hope can be found in the light and that light is Jesus Christ. When all is dark, the light shines. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5 NIV)
"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near." (Isaiah 55:6) "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)
Have a blessed day and may the peace of the LORD be with you all.
Pr. J
At one time or another, I think that most of us come to a day when we consider that death would be preferable to the life that we live. For some this may come in the prime of their lives and although they may have no hope at the time, they will live through those days and even grow in them. For others it may be in the last days, weeks, years of their lives, when the old tent that they reside in is worn and ready to collapse. How do we find hope when we can see no light at the end of the day?
There is only one place to find hope in times like these. Hope can be found in the light and that light is Jesus Christ. When all is dark, the light shines. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5 NIV)
"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near." (Isaiah 55:6) "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)
Have a blessed day and may the peace of the LORD be with you all.
Pr. J
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