GROANING ALOUD

Today's reading: Job 23-24

"Then Job spoke again: My complaint today is still a bitter one, and I try hard not to groan aloud." Job 23:1-2 NLT

Job, in the middle of his hurt, pain and questions, determined that in all he said, he would honor God(Job 19:25).

Admirable.

But he also went so far as to state in this morning's verse, that he would even try not to groan aloud.

Could it be he was trying hard not to make others feel as bad as he felt? That he would attempt to not bring down the feel in the rooms he might walk into? That he would give his best in making sure his raincloud, his discomfort, his brokenhearted-ness didn't infect others?

It's not that Job kept his prayer requests to himself, people knew about them.

It's not that Job pretended to be thrilled with all that God had going on in his life.

It's not that Job didn't appreciate the consolations given him by godly friends.

It's just that Job decided his mumblings, grumblings, utterances and sighs were as much testimonies to his faith in God as anything at all he could ever say.

What about you?

Are your facial expressions telling the world about Who you believe in?

Are the tones you are setting with your body language telling the world in Whom you believe?

Are your gasps, snorts, sniffs and exhale in desperation of the situation or in expectation of God's hand moving?

Are you groaning aloud?