Our text is the response of so many people through the centuries. It is called "giving up, "throwing in the towel," as when a boxer's corner sees that it is useless, hopeless, even dangerous to continue the fight. Over 52 years in King Jesus' service in His Church and in His Kingdom, I have seen this far too many times, give up, quit, go back to "Egypt," eyes turning from, "looking unto Jesus," to looking "unto" the abyss of utter despair.
Below is a video clip which I think I have shared before, but I share it again because of its powerful insight into the Book of Job. It is from the mini series, "War and Remembrance." Aaron Jastrow and his niece are in the Tereisenstadt Concentration Camp near Prague, Czechoslovakia. One of Natalie's friends with whom she has entertained prisoners with puppet shows, is slated to be sent "to the East" with his small child. Aaron knows that the next day many also will be headed, most likely, to their deaths. Aaron's "lecture" is the night before next train leaves.
Father, in Jesus' Name, though I cannot fathom Your Ways, I cling to You, need You, love You. Amen.
