TAT 137 son, daughter, or Son?
In the beginning of the book of Job we find that Job had seven sons and three daughters. The sons would gather together and celebrate their birthdays and they would even invite their three sisters to the celebration. After the celebrations were over Job would offer sacrifices for them, just in case his sons had send and cursed God in their hearts. Obviously, Job held a special focus on his sons. At the end of the book of Job, Job once again had seven sons and three daughters. But, now Job’s three daughters are now mentioned by name. Job also gave them an inheritance along with their brothers! This was done at a time when women were barely recognized and had little or no legal rights. Why the change?
It is possible that because of his undeserved trial (Job 2:3) Job could identify and sympathize with people of low worldly degree. It is also highly probable that Job had a new value system, a spiritual value system; one that would be elaborated on thousands of years later.
“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26)
Are you just a son? A daughter? Or a Son of God? Maybe we can at least shed a little light on that question by those in our lives with whom we identify and value?