“For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters. For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. I was not in safety, neither had I rest,neither was I quiet, yet trouble came” (Job 3:24-26).
Most of us are familiar with the story of Job. If anyone ever felt desperation, it was Job. His faith was severely tested. He had lost everything, especially his health. Before this, he had known the protective hedge of God around him and his family. Now he was immersed in turmoil. But through every trial Job could say, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him:…(Job 13:15a) Today’s verses focus on Job’s plight. A lesser man would have given up long before Job spoke these words. But Job prevailed. He went from victim to victor. His story ends with Job restored and richly blessed. He couldn’t help but know this was God’s touch on his life as he became complete again.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. According to persecution.org, hundreds of Christians in Pakistan, Syria, Kenya, Nigeria and Libya have died within the last two weeks through attacks by radical Islamists.
