This blog post is based off of Job 1:1-22 from the "New Women's Devotional Bible".
The first chapter of Job is a powerful one. Please read it if you have the time.
We are living in a world full of pain and suffering. People are being destroyed by natural causes, natural disasters, other humans...the list goes on.
I have heard many people question God and His doings in times of need and hurt and it boggles my mind how to answer them. But after reading Job's story (at least the first chapter) we see that a beautiful, intimate relationship with God bring understanding like no other. Not and understanding of why, but an understanding of who God is.
Job decides to praise God in his time of need. He falls to his knees and acknowledges who God is. Job was so attuned to God that he knew right where to turn when the going got tough. He trusted God with a trust like no other. It really is beautiful and I envy it.
Tough times are ahead. There is not doubt about that. We all will experience pain, suffering, sadness. But how will we cope with these things? Will we blame God and question it or will we praise Him for his glory and honor and know that He is almighty and just and wonderful.
"The greatest test of faith is when you don't get what you want but still, you are able to say 'Thank you Lord'." Unknown
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