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The Essential Lesson

Focus: Job 1:20-21
Reflect: Job 1:1-21

It is what Job knew at the end of the first chapter that we should never forget. It is the essential lesson that if we can learn we will never get caught up in the "why me?" trap.

At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said:
"Naked I came from my mother's womb,
and naked I will depart.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away;
may the name of the LORD be praised."

Job was dealing with what no one would argue was an unbelievable set of bad circumstances. However, instead of cursing God or wallowing in self-pity, he recognized that "The Earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof". With that knowledge he could move on. That is one of the things about our relationship that is refreshing. We don't run from God when times get tough. We press in and rely on him. Let's make sure that we never forget this essential lesson.

You are loved!
The Husband...