S) "9 Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his way,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger."
Job 17:9 (NASB)
O) While Job is continuing to debate his struggles, this verse comes a little bit out of nowhere, as Job's speech had a decidedly negative tone. Then, this verse breaks through, seeming to offer hope in a hopeless time. The righteous man he mentions, though, is the observer of his affliction. This isn't so much a promise of how God blesses the righteous, but a commentary about His ways. The righteous man cannot abide injustice, and Job makes his comments almost as if he is seeking an avenger in his afflictions.
A) The main thing I take away from this verse, is actually an encouragement that thean of God I want to be, is still coming. As I pursue my Lord Jesus, I am being shaped more and more into the man He intends for me to be. It will not be overnight change, but God will continue to make me stronger and stronger. This is the normal course God intends. Walking in righteousness becomes easier, the more I do it. The more I allow myself to be used for God's purpose, the more He will use me (even if I never avenge a Job-type injustice).
P) Father, Your plans are vast, and much to great for me to see in full. I do not pretend to be anyone, but if You would use me for anything, to accomplish any part of Your will, then let it be so, God. Thank You for strengthening my hands. for teaching me Your ways. Thank Yoy for the holy Bible, Your authoritative words. Let me continue to be shaped for Your purposes, and let Your will be done. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
Amen
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