April 01
A Quality of Time for Others
Job’s three friends … sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights.
Job 2:11, 13 (NIV)
Some might question whether Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, or Zophar the Naamathite were really good friends of Job. But I am impressed.
Sitting beside someone for seven days and seven nights without saying a word speaks, in a word, volumes. Granted, the pace of life was very different in Job’s day, but still, these three stopped what they were doing and went to be with Job. What better way to show friendship and care than by BEING THERE.
This is the secret of quality time. Being available. Being there. Spending large amounts of time doing almost anything … or absolutely nothing.
Jobs three friends would later say some things that would get them in trouble, but initially, look at their hearts. They are there for their friend in his darkest hour. Their example is convicting. Am I taking time for people? Do I hear of others’ troubles? Do I see their pain and suffering?
Do I go?
Do you?
Lord, give us this Christ-like attitude of caring for others. Touch our hearts and minds that we may help others … that we might be there for them … for You. Amen.
A Quality of Time for Others
Job’s three friends … sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights.
Job 2:11, 13 (NIV)
Some might question whether Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, or Zophar the Naamathite were really good friends of Job. But I am impressed.
Sitting beside someone for seven days and seven nights without saying a word speaks, in a word, volumes. Granted, the pace of life was very different in Job’s day, but still, these three stopped what they were doing and went to be with Job. What better way to show friendship and care than by BEING THERE.
This is the secret of quality time. Being available. Being there. Spending large amounts of time doing almost anything … or absolutely nothing.
Jobs three friends would later say some things that would get them in trouble, but initially, look at their hearts. They are there for their friend in his darkest hour. Their example is convicting. Am I taking time for people? Do I hear of others’ troubles? Do I see their pain and suffering?
Do I go?
Do you?
Lord, give us this Christ-like attitude of caring for others. Touch our hearts and minds that we may help others … that we might be there for them … for You. Amen.
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