Job 21:18 · KJV
"They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away."
King James Version
What does Job 21:18 mean? →Passage Context
16Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
17How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
18They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
19God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it.
20His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to feel vulnerable?
2
How do you cope with feelings of insignificance in the grand scheme of life?
3
When have you felt like your efforts were blown away like chaff?
Life Application
vulnerability
Acknowledge your vulnerabilities and seek support from trusted friends or mentors. Embrace the strength in community.
humility
Practice humility by recognizing that everyone has struggles, and focus on uplifting others rather than comparing yourself.
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