Discover Ten Reasons Why People Speak Well of Job
Job had everything and he lost it all. He can’t figure out what happened or why God seems so distant. Though enduring hard times, he asserts he has done nothing wrong.
To reinforce this claim of right behavior, he says that everyone who heard of him has good things to say. They commend him.
Here’s why:
1. Job Rescued People Who Asked for Help
When people in trouble ask for our help, how do we react? It’s easy to come to the aid of friends, but what about strangers?
2. Job Aided Orphans
God has a special place in his heart for those without parents. When we help orphans, we benefit them and honor God at the same time.
3. Job Brought Joy to Widows
In addition to orphans, God also wants to make sure widows received care. Though their plight today isn’t as detrimental as it was then, we do need to be intentional to help widows in need.
4. Job Behaved Rightly
Following Job’s example, we can do the right thing every day. It should be part of who we are and how we act. The Bible calls this righteousness.
5. Job Became Eyes for the Blind
We should help those who can’t see. What can we do to make their life a little bit easier?
6. Job Became Feet to Those Who Couldn’t Walk
Likewise, we should assist those who struggle with mobility issues. What can we do to help them?
7. Job Was a Father to Those in Need
To those with unmet needs, we can be like a father—a loving, gracious father—to help them out.
8. Job Pursued Justice
We can pursue justice for the oppressed and help them find relief from their oppressors.
9. Job Opposed Evil
Evil is all around us. Do we ignore it, or do we oppose it?
10. Job Rescued Victims from Evil
When evil exists, victims result. What can we do to rescue victims from their plight?
Moving Forward
This is a long list, an endless amount of need for us to address. Jesus said we’ll always have the poor with us, but that fact isn’t an excuse to ignore them.
Though these needs could overwhelm us, we should do what we can to help those around us. Pick one thing today and pursue it.
What can we do to help someone today?
[Read through the Bible with us this year. Today’s reading is Job 29-32, and today’s post is on Job 29:11-17.]
Discover more about Job in Peter’s book I Hope in Him: 40 Insights about Moving from Despair to Deliverance through the Life of Job. In it, we compare the text of Job to a modern screenplay.
Peter DeHaan writes about biblical Christianity to confront status quo religion and live a life that matters. He seeks a fresh approach to following Jesus through the lens of Scripture, without the baggage of made-up traditions and meaningless practices.
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