Lay My Cause Before Him

Job 5:8 – “But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him.

Job 13:15 – Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.

Psalm 50:14-15 – “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

Jeremiah 12:1 – You are always righteous, Lord, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?

Application:

• ·         No matter, what happens, Job intends to seek vindication from God and believes that he will receive it.
• ·         Because God is righteous, He is a dependable arbiter and judge.
• ·         He is nevertheless ready to listen to our questions and complaints.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV