Job 36-37; Acts 15:22-41

It wasn’t FAIR!

Job really struggled with that. He Lived for God – and his life was a DISASTER. His friends weren’t any help. There was NO LIGHT at the end of the tunnel. And all Job could do – was wait.

God gives US seasons like that – probably not as severe as Job – but seasons of open-ended hurt and uncertainty. But unlike Job, God has given us PROMISES in Scripture (it wasn’t written in Job’s time), and He also gives us His SPIRIT. Job faced his pain – virtually alone. We don’t have to. Job was about to get in trouble for asking “Why?” We – on the other hand – have God’s explanation for why we may suffer unjustly.

 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”                                            James 1:2-4

 Job had a special relationship with God – and God was about to do some amazing things for Job. But if I had the choice of whether to live in Job’s day or now – with God’s Word and His Spirit – I’m glad I get to live now…

 Have a Wonderful Sunday!

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