The Title of the Devotion is:
A New Perspective
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Today’s Bible Reading Comes From:
Job 24:1
“Since times are not hidden from the Almighty, Why do those who know Him see not His days?
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NOTE FROM TODAY’S SCPRTURES:
Job was prosperous and content. Even God declared him to be "blameless and upright" (Job 1:8). Then everything changed. When he began to experience problems, his friends came to help, but they mostly battered him with accusations and cliche's.
Meanwhile, through real pain and loss, Job was forced to look at his life in new ways. He faced serious needs and sensed real suffering. In the process, he seemed to understand how the poor so often are abused and how they must search for food, clothing, and shelter. He saw the impact of broken homes, and realized that people with serious problems don't need platitudes, but hope and encouragement.
Through his experiences, Job became more sensitive and compassionate, and more concerned about the way he used his resources. He realized how easy it can be to criticize, and he saw the impact our actions can have on the lives of others. Job realized how people often take advantage of others. He saw how ungodly people often seem to prosper in spite of their godless lifestyle.
Thinking that they're immune from problems, they can have a false sense of security. But soon "they are gone; they are brought low and gathered up like all others" (v. 24). And Job gained a deeper understanding of God.
Today, make sure that you are open to God's leading in your life.
Remember that He might use circumstances to disrupt your status quo. He may allow experiences that force you to look at yourself and your life in new ways, causing you to seek Him with greater fervor and develop a more intensified prayer life, dig into His Word, and stand on His promises.
Be sensitive to the circumstances God allows in your life. Ask Him to speak to you, and be careful to listen. Let Him teach you, refine you, deepen you, change you.
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Prayer: Father, I trust my life to You. Give me a new perspective, with greater compassion for others. I trust in You. Open my eyes to the things You want to show me. In Jesus' name. Amen
Extended Reading Job 24
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