Starting at 7:30-8:20pm, we read Job chapter 41 & 42.
Participants were Seiyu, Hiyori, Ko, Akari & Kanami.
Ko shared how Job 42:5 stood out to him. He learned that, like Job, suffering can make someone truly seek God because, when things are out of your control, you realize there’s nothing else you can do. Looking back at his sickness last year, he says he’s thankful God used that experience to better and transform him. Even though he wouldn’t want to go through it again, and doesn’t believe God caused it, he feels it helped him know God on a more personal level, see how good He is, and grow a stronger desire in his heart to seek Him more.
Hiyori learned that in Job 42:7, God was angry with Job’s friends because they sounded wise but did not speak truthfully about Him like Job did. Even through suffering and confusion, Job stayed faithful and honest with God. She also learned that people may sound right, but it’s important to know the real truth about God and keep faith during hard times.
Seiyu learned that Job prayed for his friends and forgave them, even though they probably had sour feelings between them. From this, he learned that people should forgive others and not hold onto bad feelings.
Akari sees in this chapter how God is in control and realize in her life time when there were Eaton fire. It was surprising for her that her home area were safe and see how God works in times like this.
I see in chapter 42, when you overcame with any suffering, God will surely help and give more good things than what you expect. I also see this in my lifetime, when I had downfall, but I overcome it and God guided me and provide me with more like when I got my job which was unexpected.
Lastly, we prayed about the Memorial Day, so that it goes well and for safety. Also, thanking God for guidance and organizing for this event. We stood on Psalm 133:1.