Daily Word - I Am Vile

Questioning God, His wisdom and judgements has always been a plague of
our sinful nature.  Our flesh cries out " how unfair ... unjust ...
cruel", to the One who is righteous ... gracious ... and just.

We can look at the life of Job ... who was a man described as "perfect
and upright, and one that feared God" ... yet the devil's accusation was
that his faith and obedience was only because God had blessed him with
everything.  So God ... in His perfect wisdom and purpose ... allowed
the devil to strip Job of everything he had ... wealth ... family ...
and health ... and Job is left questioning what he did to deserve this
punishment ... until God speaks to Job and explains the unexplainable.

God's word promises that He works 'ALL THINGS TO GOOD' for those who
love Him and are called according to His purpose.  Not just good things
... or beautiful things ... but all things.  And we must trust that God
... who knows all things ... created all things ... and shall one day
end all things ... will be faithful in everything.  We are in His hands
... no matter our circumstances ... He is with us.

Job 40: 1-8
The LORD answered Job, and said ... Shall he that contends with the
Almighty instruct him? he that reproves God, let him answer it.
Then Job answered the LORD, and said ... Behold, I am vile; what shall I
answer you? I will lay my hand on my mouth. Once have I spoken; but I
will not answer ... yes, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Then answered the LORD to Job ... Gird up your loins now like a man: I
will demand of you, and declare you to me. Will you also cancel my
judgment?  Will you condemn me, that you may be righteous?  Have you an
arm like God? or can you thunder with a voice like him?