How can we find comfort in God's scrutiny as seen in Job 7:18? Reading Job 7:18 “that You attend to him every morning and test him every moment?” Seeing the Setting - Job feels crushed by suffering, yet admits God “attends” to him continuously. - The Hebrew behind “attend” carries the sense of careful visitation—God’s constant, intentional inspection of His child. Why God’s Scrutiny Can Comfort Us - His eye is never indifferent; He watches because He cares. - Continuous testing means continuous presence; we are never abandoned. - If He observes each moment, then no pain, tear, or injustice is overlooked. - His testing is purposeful, refining faith (1 Peter 1:6-7). - The God who scrutinizes is the same God who “knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). Scriptural Anchors That Echo This Comfort - Psalm 139:1-3 – “O LORD, You have searched me and known me…” - Psalm 121:3-4 – “He who watches over you will not slumber.” - Matthew 10:29-31 – “Not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father… you are worth more than many sparrows.” - Hebrews 4:13-16 – Every creature is exposed, yet we “approach the throne of grace with confidence.” - 2 Chronicles 16:9 – “For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro throughout the earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him.” Truths to Hold When You Feel Examined 1. His scrutiny is fatherly, not hostile (Proverbs 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:5-6). 2. What He allows has passed through omniscient love. 3. He sees the end from the beginning; present trials are never pointless (Romans 8:28). 4. Divine attention guarantees ultimate vindication—nothing suffered for righteousness is forgotten (Revelation 21:4). Practical Ways to Rest Under His Watchful Eye - Meditate on passages that highlight His knowledge of you (Psalm 139; Jeremiah 1:5). - When anxiety rises, thank Him aloud that He is already aware of every detail. - Journal specific ways His “morning attendances” have sustained you in the past. - Replace self-condemnation with confession; since nothing is hidden, bring everything into His light (1 John 1:9). - Encourage fellow believers by reminding them of God’s sleepless guardianship. Living in the Assurance God’s relentless gaze is not a search for reasons to reject but a pledge that we are never outside His loving concern. The One who “tests… every moment” also “binds up the brokenhearted” (Isaiah 61:1). Accept His scrutiny as evidence of covenant devotion, and you will find that the very eye that sees all is the hand that holds you fast. |
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