Our Scripture reading today is Job 23:10, "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold."
It is a blessing to know that we have a heavenly Father Who is all knowing. God is well
aware of the situation you are a facing today or later this week. Whether or not we can
discern why it is happening does not negate His omniscience. There is an eternal
purpose for the plans that God has for your life. Job was learning this one day at a time.
“Suddenly, in the midst of this bitter complaining, there flamed out a most remarkable evidence of the tenacity of his faith. He declared with conviction that God knew the way he was taking. He even affirmed his confidence that it was God Who was trying him, and that presently he would come forth from the process as gold.” (Morgan)
The refining work of the LORD is not necessarily pleasant or even desirable. It is,
however, for our good and his glory! We can trust God with our lives. He loves us
and is forever faithful.