Though He Slay Me

Redemptive Recovery
May 16
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May 16

"Though He slay me, I will hope in Him; Nevertheless, I will argue my ways before Him."

(Job 13:15)

Few verses in Scripture capture the raw tension between faith and suffering like today's. Job has lost everything; his wealth, his health, and even the support of his closest companions. And yet, in the depths of despair, he makes one of the most powerful declarations of trust ever recorded: “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him.”

...faith is not the absence of struggle; it is clinging to God in the midst of it.

This is not blind optimism. Job is not pretending that everything is fine. He is honest about his pain, his confusion, and even his frustration with God. Yet beneath the questions, there remains a deep and unshakable hope. Job understands something we often forget: faith is not the absence of struggle; it is clinging to God in the midst of it.

For those who are walking through deep pain, this verse offers both comfort and challenge. It reminds us that hope in God does not depend on our circumstances. We can trust Him even when nothing makes sense. We can pour out our hearts before Him, even when we don’t understand His plan.

It’s okay to wrestle with God. It's okay to ask questions. What matters most is that we keep coming to Him. Faith doesn’t mean we always feel strong; it means we don’t let go.

Are you in a season of pain or confusion? Can you still say, “I will hope in Him”?

Lord, even when I don’t understand what You are doing, I choose to trust in You. I ask today that you strengthen my heart. Give me the courage to hope in You, even in the darkest valleys and teach me to walk by faith, not by sight. In Your precious name, Amen.

Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.

Visit www.redemptiverecovery.org for more information.