Dear John,
I loved our time together Wednesday night: the songs, handpicked by Jesus, the way the holy Ghost fell to encouraged and filled us with joy, the message before your Job teaching about trusting God, and then Jesus opening up another lesson of Job to us. These were like layers of gold Jesus perfectly placed in my heart. My ears and heart were blessed to hear and feel God’s goodness.
One highlight for me from Job is when we read about man seeking for riches and treasure in the earth. He digs and searches tirelessly to find that hidden treasure. He may spend his whole life doing that until he finds what he thinks will satisfy him. God has His Wisdom and Understanding hidden as great treasure but most won’t search out the things of God, to find His hidden treasure, His Son.
As we were reading, for just a moment my thoughts went back to when as a young woman in my early 20’s. I was so tired of going the way of most young folks, digging here and there, thinking I had found something of value only to find out there was no real substance or peace. I dug a lot of holes that led to frustration, disappointment and heartache. God did that. He knew I was wanting something that would endure.
I remembered the feelings of excitement when I first began to read the Bible in August 1985 and got glimpses of Jesus in the scriptures. He created a real hunger in my heart to dig and keep on digging, and to love what He was letting me find. I did not know I was digging for Wisdom and Understanding, but God knew who I would find if I continued on that pathway-Christ, the Spirit of Wisdom and the Power of God! I am so grateful God created that desire in my heart. ⁷ He let me find His durable riches.
I loved the part in Job 30 about Job not being afraid to judge. Some men he called dogs. We have to overcome the spirit of this age that tells us it is wrong to judge. We have to be led by the Spirit to know which poor God loves.
And then I loved how you tied in Job and the things he suffered, to Jesus and his sufferings. They both were made to feel worthless at times, and longed for someone to show them pity, but trusted God through their lonesome times of suffering. God was there, carefully watching over them even though at times they felt all alone. That felt so tender.
Thank you for all the hours of work you put in studying and digging in so we can learn Job the way Jesus wants us to learn about him. We have so much to be thankful for.
Love,
Bess