The Wife Of Job
Although she urged her husband Job
To "curse God and die",
Was this said in hatred?
More likely, with a cry.
She too lost her livelihood.
She felt her fibre fray
When all her precious children
We're suddenly taken away.
The man she fell in love with
Was lost in sickness for a while.
With so much grief and trauma
How could either of them smile?
Some conclude that she lacked faith.
Others say she offered Job no support.
But before we pass on judgement
Let's consider a little thought...
When their trials were over
God blessed them both abundantly.
If she was bad in God's eyes
He wouldn't have blessed her - would he?
God, the examiner of hearts, knows best
What's truly behind each word, each action.
How thankful we can feel that he understands
The pain in each reaction.
So before we draw conclusions
Based on the limits of what eyes see,
Let's remember deeper things go on
In the hearts of people like you and me.
Copyright © Natasha L Scragg | Year Posted 2024
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