Trials

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord…” Job 1:21

Job is probably one of the most well known individuals in the Bible, mainly because he literally lost everything, his family, his great fortune, and yes even his health. If there was ever a man who suffered it was Job. Yet even through all of his pain, and the cynical comments from his well meaning friends that he must be cursed of God for doing something wrong, Job never once cursed God. He questions his lot in life, and laments his loses, and yet,

Job Never Blames The Lord

In Job 38, God answers Job’s questions by providing an awesome resume of His greatness and His majesty. Take the time to read this one chapter. Whenever I’m feeling blue, or sorry for myself, or questioning my lot in life, I simply read Job 38. Instantly I’m reminded of how truly great God is, and just how fortunate I am to be His child, and in His care. And every single time I soon find myself saying, “Lord, how great Thou art. Let your incredible will be done in my life. Whatever you have for me this day I gratefully receive.” Be reminded today that you have an awesome Heavenly Father.

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