Job 23:10. But he knoweth the way that I take:
If I do not know his way, he knows mine. If I cannot find him, he can find me. Here is my comfort: "He knoweth the way that I take."
Job 23:10. When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Here the true Job comes to the front. You get the gracious man once more on his feet. He staggered a little; but he stands firm now: "When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." So will you, my tried sister, my afflicted brother. The trial of your faith is but for a time; there will come an end to this furnace-work; and when God has tried you, tested you, and taken away your dross, he will bring you forth, and you will be pure gold, meet for the Master’s use.
"In the furnace God may prove thee,
Thence to bring thee forth more bright;
But can never cease to love thee:
Thou art precious in his sight:
God is with thee,
God thine everlasting light."
Job 23:10. But he knoweth the way that I take:
If I do not know his way, he knows mine. If I cannot find him, he can find me. Here is my comfort: "He knoweth the way that I take."
Job 23:10. When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Here the true Job comes to the front. You get the gracious man once more on his feet. He staggered a little; but he stands firm now: "When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." So will you, my tried sister, my afflicted brother. The trial of your faith is but for a time; there will come an end to this furnace-work; and when God has tried you, tested you, and taken away your dross, he will bring you forth, and you will be pure gold, meet for the Master’s use.
"In the furnace God may prove thee,
Thence to bring thee forth more bright;
But can never cease to love thee:
Thou art precious in his sight:
God is with thee,
God thine everlasting light."