As we engage the story of Job and the issue of suffering, I heard a remarkable statement by the worship leader and musical artist at church yesterday. The artist name is Danny Oertli. His story is quite amazing and touching. He wrote a song that encourages his son Jack to embrace struggles and with his faith work through them. Is this normal? Well, probably not normal and yet extremely biblical and deeply spiritual. The song he wrote for his young son is called "Thought You Should Know" from his "Nothing Left To Prove" album. Normally we don't expect contemporary Christian artists to be the source of deep theological "stuff" but Danny breaks that mold. Does he begin to understand James words "to count it all joy my brethren, when you encounter various trials" (Ja. 1:2)? Does our dear friend Job understand something of this as well, when he states "the Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord"? (Job 1:21)
So, I am learning. I like so many others have struggled to embrace the difficulties of life and question why I have had to face tough things. But alas, God is patient and I am not. By the way f you want to see Danny's website it is www.dannyoertli.com.
Bless you all and keep on keeping on.
No comments:
Post a Comment