Chaper 14

"Job Prays" by Chagall

Job's speech continues.  It's quite a grim chapter once again.  I did think verses 7-9, about the tree, were kind of hopeful.  At least, hopeful from a tree's perspective and depressing from Job's perspective.

With the current situations in Japan and Libya, I imagine there are people who would certainly be able to identify with Job.  Job is a challenging, extremely sad book to me.  I can also appreciate that it might be a comfort to some, to know that they aren't alone in their pain.

Reflection question:
-What do you think about Job's perspective on death?
-Do you think Job has any hope at this point?
-Where does YOUR hope come from?