The Root Of Bitterness Is A Killer

The Root Of Bitterness

“Blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21)

When things go wrong, it is very easy to become frustrated and angry.  Disappointment leads to discouragement, which in turn leads to depression (frozen anger) and disillusionment.

If we allow it, the “root of bitterness” will grow into a great tree that will overshadow our lives, something the Bible specifically warns us about in Hebrews 12:15.

That was Mrs. Job’s problem. In her eyes, religion was a failure. She could no longer trust the Lord or believe in Him.

The Lord never promised that the Christian life would be trouble free. (Phil 1:29]

It was not an easy trial, and Job complained bitterly at times. Once he cried out in anguish: “May the day perish on which I was born” (Job 3:2). Does that sound familiar? “I wish I had never been born?”

But even in moments like that Job kept a firm grip on the Lord, not realizing that, in fact, it was the Lord who had a firm grip on him.

The Lord also had a firm grip on Mrs. Job, in spite of her lack of faith. He is always true to His character. “If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” (2 Tim 2:13)

Make a choice today to repent of all bitterness and put your trust in the Lord’s sovereign providence.

Val Waldeck

Excerpt from His Eye Is On The Sparrow

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