He Knows

He Knows

For a man who had lost everything, seeing his livestock killed, his buildings destroyed and, by far the worst of all, his children lose their lives, Job maintained an incredibly calm demeanor. And the source of the strength, comfort and peace he found, in the midst of incredible trials and difficulties, is reflected in a statement he made that is found in Job 23:10:

“He knows the way I take”

That’s it; six simple words to explain the place of trust that Job found. “God knows the way I take.” God knows the road I’m walking on; He knows the pains and sorrows I’m trying to work through, and He knows the struggles and difficulties I face each day. Job knew that God was watching over him and was fully aware of what was happening in his life. And while Job didn’t understand all that was going on, the certain knowledge that God Himself was watching over him was a rock He could stand on in the storm raging around him.

Some of the most unfortunate mistakes that we make come in those times when we wrongly think that God has abandoned us or somehow lost sight of our circumstances and problems. And when that happens, we sadly look away from God and look in another direction for comfort and hope, for an affirmation of ourselves and of our life having a purpose, and for strength to make it through. The results of those times can be anywhere from sad to see in a person’s life to devastating, depending upon how far they travel down that path before realizing that God was always there for them and always will be.

The rest of the verse tells us that Job realized the end of the matter was not yet seen, declaring that when all was said and done, “I shall come forth as gold”. Job knew the place he had in the heart of God and he knew that God was at work in his life. In between the tears of sorrow and the agony of his pain, Job could declare:

“He knows the way I take ……… and I shall come forth as gold.”

God is watching over your life; that is for sure! You can rest in His love and trust in His care. You can count on Him to accomplish the good things He has purposed for your life.  You can be assured that God Himself will always be there for you, that He knows the road you’re on.

God Bless,
Pastor Joe
Gateway Church