I have heard of You . . . but now my eye sees You. Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. — Job 42:5-6

 Like the majority of Christ-followers, I aspire to live a life that is pure, thankful, compassionate, forgiving, reverent, and submissive to God. However, I am also aware of my own sinfulness and how reliant on God's mercy and grace I am. 

Job was described by the Lord as "an upright and blameless man, one who fears God and shuns evil" (Job 1:8). Nevertheless, Job admitted after all of his suffering, "I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes" (42:6). Without the mercy of God, he was aware of who he was. 

Many persons can be categorised as "good" from a human standpoint. However, God is aware of the spiritual stupidity, disobedience, blindness, selfishness, and hatred that exist within each and every one of us. 

We also comprehend why a "good man" like Job claimed he abhorred himself when He opens our eyes to see ourselves as He does. 

Help us, Lord, to do good things without ever losing sight of the fact that we are inherently wicked and unworthy of Your favour. We are grateful for the mercy You extend to us through Christ.

 

There is nothing to brag about, not even for the greatest. Teach me, Lord, my true state; draw me to You like a little child; may I never place my faith in my own goodness; only in Your grace shall I abide.  

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