Love that Brooks No Questions

"For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend; Lest he forsake the fear of the Almighty."

Job 6:14

I was thinking of this verse this morning. I want to thank Brian for taking me to the doctor on Monday. And I want to thank Jen for shopping with me (do you want to buy some boots?). And also thank you, Kara and Casey for game night at your home. I�d also like to thank those who have prayed, that is a help too.

In this passage, Job is talking to his visiting friends. His argument deals with people (namely, himself) who are suffering, that have said things they should not have said. In the very next verse (Job 6:15), he accuses his friends of being like a wadi (�brook� in the King James). A wadi is a Middle Eastern streambed that is plentiful in the rainy season, but dry in the summer, when water is hard to find.

The word �kindness� in verse 14 is the Hebrew word chesed. It is often translated �lovingkindness� or �loyal love.�

I want to thank you all for your �loyal love.� It has been a constant blessing to me, and it has reminded me that �loyal love� is to be my response to God during trials. My �loyal love� for my Heavenly Father increases my faith in Him. And it helps me to know that He is seeking the absolute best for my life.

Have you ever wondered why some people break and crack and ultimately reject God when trials enter their lives? One reason, I am persuaded, is that their friends are like the deceitful wadi. Don�t be like �the stream of brooks that pass away;� but be loyal in love and devotion both to God and to man.

james micah