August 26, 2023: Remembering Your History With God

"when my steps were washed with butter, and the rock poured out for me streams of oil!" (Job 29:6, ESV)

Despite his pain, suffering, and loss, Job remembered his history with God. It is a beautiful history he recounts (Job 29). Any man would be envious to have such a walk with God, remembering the favor of God in his life. Job is reflecting on the good old days. And they were good days to him.
    
Life seems to move with rhythm, like the tide coming in and going out. Things are easy and blessed for a while, and then we face surprise challenges that awaken fresh faith and cause us to draw near to God. Job's response to God, in the middle of his loss, is amazing! He never curses God, as his wife recommended. Job maintains his integrity and says nothing wrong. Once you have tasted God's goodness, you will never want to go back to anything else in life.
    
In verse six, Job reflects on the days when God bathed his feet with cream and the rock poured forth oil onto his path. What an anointing to have in your life! Job would enter the town square and the youth would back away from him. Older people would stand and welcome him. Princes would rise and listen to him. Job walked with incredible wisdom and integrity. Job's history with God was one of encouragement amid his pain.

How would you describe your history with God? Are your feet bathed with cream? Is your path filled with oil?