Reflection
In today's readings, honest struggle meets divine sovereignty. Job 4-7 reveals friends offering simplistic answers to complex suffering while Job responds with raw honesty before God. Psalm 99 celebrates God's holy reign and justice. Revelation 11 shows faithful witnesses testifying despite persecution, ultimately vindicated by God's power and victory.

The key insight we can draw from these passages is this: God welcomes honest questions in suffering and calls us to faithful testimony, knowing His sovereign justice will ultimately prevail.

Let's break this down into a simple principle:

Bring honest struggles to God, maintain faithful witness despite hardship, and trust His sovereign justice even when circumstances seem unbearable.

Here are five practical steps we can take to apply today's readings:

1. Write down one honest question or complaint to God without editing or softening it.

2. Identify one person suffering and sit with them without offering quick solutions.

3. Choose one way to maintain your testimony of faith despite current difficulties.

4. Read Psalm 99 aloud and worship God's holiness regardless of your circumstances.

5. Share one way God has been faithful with someone who needs encouragement today.

As you go about your day, reflect on this question: How does honest lament before God differ from losing faith in Him?

Conclusion
Thank you for joining me today. God welcomes your honest struggles and sustains your faithful witness. Let His holiness anchor you when answers feel distant. Until tomorrow, may you bring both your questions and your testimony to Him.