We Only Want the Good

Scripture Job 2:10 But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips.

Observation: So many of us feel that God owes us and all we should get is blessings. Yet God’s word does not say that if fact Jesus said that we will have trials and tribulations, but we don’t want to hear that. A loving God should only give us good things. Yet as parents we would not give only good things to our children without discipline and direction. We learn from our mistakes, which in turn make us stronger. Job had it right we should be thankful for everything and accept what God desires to give us.

Application: This is a hard lesson for me to learn. I think of the martyrs in this world how they are suffering and being tortured for their faith. I can’t stand the littlest amount of pain and wonder how I would do under those circumstances. The martyrs are going to earn rewards I will never be able to, but I need to learn to be strong in faith. I need to accept all that God gives me whether good or bad and then ask God what He wants me to glean from those experiences.

Prayer: My Lord I’m weak, but you can make me strong. Show me how to be obedient in all that you give me. May others see the strength you give me and that I always give you all the glory and honor. Help me be bold about speaking about my gracious God to others and show me how to finish well. I love you Lord and you deserve all that I have.