In chapter 21 we read of another response from Job.  His message is that you cannot look at outward appearances and tell if a person is living right or not.  “Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power?” (Job 21:7)  Like Job we may have to endure sufferings on this earth even when we are following God’s word, but our time here is short compared to eternity.  Paul gave us some good advise when he told the Philippians that he put behind him things of the past and was reaching forward to what lies ahead.  “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)

Today’s reading: Job 21-23