That's exactly what his friends thought, and why they tried to pin his
Misfortune on some supposed sin. But it wasn't that Job sinned through any
action, it was that circumstances had effected/depressed/crushed his attitude-
And our attitude is about our focus more than it is about our beliefs.
Job's problem wasn't lack of faith as much as it was lack of fruit- he complains because he
maintains that poor conditions have effected his fruit (attitude/usefulness/good works)
Because when everything was going good, he did give to the poor, and took care of the unfortunate-
But when things seem to get out of his control, he needed to repent his attitude, not any
particular disobedient action (remembering however that a lousy attitude, and looking
To assign blame, especially to God, is still a choice ). Job trusted in God's sovereignty, but doubted His Mercy.
That is why he complained rather than asked God for help, or hoped in God's grace
(with a spirit of supplication and grace as it says in Zechariah 12:10).
Also, conditions should not be the
Dominating factor in how much fruit we produce,
as Jesus showed in the parable of the unfruitful fig tree ( see Luke 13:2-9).
Jesus on the cross cried out to God with Psalm 22- He cried out to God for help,
and used God's word and His promise found in that Psalm as a demonstration of trust.
Psalm 22 talks about hope, where Job pretty much says I am going to keep believing
In the greatness of God even if He doesn't care.
Through Jesus and the ministering of The Spirit, we come to know and hold on to the great truth that
Our strength, our blessings, our hope, our endurance, our thanksgiving, out help, our consolation,
and our praise come in relying on and abiding in Him.
Ii
