The Ministry of Presence (Job 2:11-13)

The Wisdom Journey with Stephen Davey

When someone you love is suffering, what should you do? What can you say when words don’t seem to help? In this moving episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey explores Job 2:11-13 and highlights one of the most overlooked ministries in the Bible—the ministry of presence.

Before Job’s friends say a single word, they show up and sit with him for seven days and nights. They don’t try to explain his pain. They simply cry with him, share in his suffering, and offer quiet support. This silent ministry reveals a profound truth: you don’t have to speak to bring comfort. You just have to be present.

Stephen draws out three ways Job’s friends got it right, and how you can follow their example when someone around you is hurting. This lesson will challenge how you think about grief, silence, and the best way to help others through life’s darkest moments.

If you’ve ever struggled to know how to help a grieving friend or wanted to be more compassionate in times of sorrow, this episode will equip and encourage you with biblical wisdom.

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