My Times of Sorrow and of Joy

Different names engender different responses from everyone. The name of our dearest friend causes love, affection, and compassion to rise to the forefront of our hearts and minds. Conversely, the name of our greatest enemy incites wrath, bitterness, and dread. With an imperfect understanding of justice, most in Job’s circumstances would be at least tempted to treat God’s name like that of an enemy, holding it in contempt. Yet here stands Job, blessing and revering the unutterable name of the Most High God.