Job 16:1-22
16:1-5 It disheartened Job that his friends failed to even try to support him. His family, health and home were gone but they did not try to strengthen their friend. Their words were empty; they were not supportive or instructive. The simply condemned Job for sin they pretended he was guilty of committing.
16:6-14 Job lamented. He did not understand the reason behind his situation but felt unfairly dealt with. The irony is that often children and prophets of God suffer adversity just as Jesus did. Our response to varied circumstances in our life is a proclamation of the strength and quality of our faith.
16:15-17 Job was depressed and quite ready to quit. But he did not quit, and more importantly, he did not cease making honest prayers to God. Job remained connected with God and for that reason, he was delivered.
16:18-22 Essentially Job voiced the cry of humanity to God. In moments of desolation, depression and injustice, we cry out to God. But has listened to us; He sent to us a savior. Jesus brought the philosophy of God to humanity. He taught us how to overcome and persevere, how to inherit the provision and protection of God's kingdom.
