#soap # Job 11 ## Title: Confession Brings Joy ## Scripture: (Job 11:14-15) “if iniquity is in your hand—put it far away, and do not let evil reside in your tents. For then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be securely established and will not fear.” (NET) ## Observation: There is an interesting situation happening with the friends of Job. They have many things to say, and much of it is true. The problem is that they are wrong about Job. They think that Job sinned and caused all the calamity he is experiencing. This is not true, but their prescription is right. If Job had sinned, the best next step for him would be to confess that sin so he could experience freedom. This is true for us all. When we sin, we tend to want to hide and isolate ourselves from God. This goes all the way back to Genesis 3. Adam and Eve sinned, and their first decision was to isolate from God. This doesn’t work because we cannot hide from God. He’s everywhere. Sin blinds us to this truth. What we actually need to do is to tell the Lord as quickly as we can so we can have freedom. Sin is like taking a deep breath and going underwater. The longer we hold it, the more pressure and panic builds up. Confession is the moment when our head comes above water and we breathe fresh air again. ## Application: Run to God and let His freedom fill your lungs. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always being willing to forgive us.