October 26, 2009 Don’t Dwell There
Today’s Bible Reading: Job 17; Acts 24, 25, 26
Scripture Focus:
Job 17:1 “My spirit is broken,
My days are extinguished,
The grave is ready for me.
Are not mockers with me?
And does not my eye dwell on their provocation?
Observation:
Job is in a world of hurt—no doubt—and his “friends” aren’t helping him one bit. As he feels beaten down and ready to die, he admits that he’s dwelling on the provocation of his mocking friends. All he can think about is what his friends are saying, and they’re not a positive influence for him, not a good place to dwell.
Application:
My circumstances are what they are, but I must always choose to dwell on the truth, on God’s promises, and on his presence, for he is surely with me, even in the darkest hour.
Prayer:
Father God, may I sense your presence with me through today’s circumstances. May I listen to your Spirit’s leading and guiding as I lead and guide my company today.
Scripture Focus:
My days are extinguished,
The grave is ready for me.
And does not my eye dwell on their provocation?
