“Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore, do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.” (Job 5:17 NKJV)
This scripture is also found in the book of Hebrews. Many times, we read it and think, “I don’t like chastening.” But I believe that this scripture is a “Double-D” verse—we are neither to DESPISE the Lord’s correction nor DESPAIR in it.
How does God correct us? He corrects us with His Word—His cleansing agent. Notice that this passage talks about chastening, or correction, by the Almighty. The word ALMIGHTY in the original Hebrew is EL SHADDAI. EL SHADDAI means “The God of all sufficiency; the God Who is more than enough.”
As El Shaddai, God came to Abraham in the context of total impossibility. God said to Abraham, “I’ll give you seed as the duct of the earth.” Abraham was 99 years old; Sarah was 89. However, God has the capability of superseding all-natural events—He caused Abraham and Sarah to have a child.
When God corrects you, He does it so that He can give you more than you ever expected. Let’s receive His correction with love and be blessed by it.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank You today for Your correction. Search our hearts and reveal any wicked ways that are hidden within us. We desire to walk in Your light.
In Jesus’s Name,
Amen.
