“‘What is mankind that you make so much of them, that you give them so much attention, that you examine them every morning and test them every moment?’"
- Job 7:17-18 -

For many of us, recognizing our minute place within the cosmos may lead us to feel diminished. For Job it becomes an inspiration to cry out – since this is the only opportunity he has. In verse 11, he declares that he ‘will not keep silent’. In his complaint and cry for justice, Job raises one of the most profound mysteries about God’s love. If the universe is so big, why is God so interested in humankind (v 17)? His words, although with a more negative sentiment, reflect the famous words in Psalm 8:4: ‘what are mere mortals that you are mindful of them … ?’

We trust in a God who both created the wonder of the universe and at the same time personally loves each one of us as individuals. As is the case for Job, it is often hard to be reminded of this when things are particularly difficult. However, being reminded of it provides us comfort at the hardest times.

Empowering Lord, at times I feel I am suffering from battle fatigue. Reinvigorate me when I feel life is too much.

(From Encounter with God)