Daily Devotion

Reflection: Ying Ying
Voice: Jennifer

Today is Tuesday, 8^th of July. Praise be to God for seeing us through the first half of 2025. Let us come before Him with praise and thanksgiving. 

The Psalm reading for this morning is Psalm 73, reading from verses 2-5. 

Psalm 73

2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled,

my steps had nearly slipped.

3 For I was  envious of the arrogant

when I saw the  prosperity of the wicked.

4 For they have no pangs until death;

their bodies are fat and sleek.

5 They are not in trouble as others are;

they are not  stricken like the rest of mankind.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as It was in the beginning, is
now, and shall be forever. Amen.

The Old Testament reading for today is Job 28: 20-28

20 “From where, then, does wisdom come?

        And where is the place of understanding?

21 It is hidden from the eyes of all living

        and concealed from the birds of the air.

22 Abaddon and Death say,

        ‘We have heard a rumor of it with our ears.’

23 “God understands the way to it,

        and he knows its place.

24 For he looks to the ends of the earth

        and sees everything under the heavens.

25 When he gave to the wind its weight

        and apportioned the waters by measure,

26 when he made a decree for the rain

        and a way for the lightning of the thunder,

    27 then he saw it and declared it;

        he established it, and searched it out.

    28 And he said to man,

    ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom,

        and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”  

Reflection

Do You Feel Like Asaph?

Have you ever found yourself echoing the frustrations of Asaph in Psalm 73? You work hard, live honestly, strive to get ahead—but still face setbacks, pressure, and an endless chase for money, recognition, or acceptance. Meanwhile, those who gain wealth through dishonest means seem to flourish. They live in luxury, drive the best cars, wear designer suits, and enjoy life as if God turns a blind eye. We find ourselves asking: Why does God allow this? Where is the justice?

In Job 28, we’re reminded that there is one thing utterly beyond human reach: true wisdom. We may never fully understand why God allows the wicked to prosper or why life seems unfair at times. As Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. Only God possesses absolute wisdom.

When Job encountered this truth, it brought him to a moment of deep clarity: “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” (Job 28:28) Job came to understand that trusting in God’s sovereignty is greater than understanding His reasons.

Dear brothers and sisters, are you facing trials, injustice, or uncomfortable circumstances today? Is your heart heavy with questions and resentment toward God?

Let us follow Job’s example and humble ourselves before the Lord. Let us acknowledge that God is in control—even when we don’t understand. Faith is not having all the answers. Faith is trusting God’s heart when we cannot see His hand.

Reflection questions:

1. How does Job 28 encourage you to approach the pursuit of wisdom in your life?
2. How can we seek God’s wisdom when we are facing challenging situations?
3. What areas of your life will need more of God’s wisdom and understanding? How can you seek for that?

We close with this prayer:

Faithful Creator,
whose mercy never fails:
deepen our faithfulness to you
and to your living Word,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Be blessed by this song from Taize, Wait on the Lord

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