Job forces a third category of suffering in our theology
- Consequence of sin
- To draw us to faith, grow us
- But what about Job?
To be fair, Job’s three friends came to him in his greatest time of need.
Their advice comes in 3 Rounds:
Round 1: Job, you have to be the source!
Round 2: Job, you have to be stupid!
Round 3: Job, you have the solution!
Remember…
Hurting in the Lord is not simple
Waiting on the Lord is not passive
Trusting in the Lord is not surrendering
Walking with the Lord is essential
If you find yourself sitting with someone suffering…
- Pray first
- Serve second
- Speak third
And when you speak…
- Speak only absolute truth from God’s word
- Speak often of Christ and His power, love, and control
- Speak of obedience that is only driven by the gospel and empowered by The Spirit
