Facing adversity?

“Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.  You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’  Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.  “You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.’  My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.  Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Job 42:1–6

I’ve been doing an online study of Job recently and my problems do not need to be spoken about or ever see the light of day.  Reading about Job will cause you to really see the true extent of Job's honest dealings with God and his steadfast faith in the face of adversity.

After reading about Job, take some reflective time to honestly look at your own life and your own dealings with the Lord.  Think about your past; those times of adversity in your own life.  Were you able to look up, look ahead, and look within?  Where are you now in your journey of faith?

We are experiencing challenges here in our country and our brothers and sisters are facing challenges of their own and at times they seem like they are climbing over the ragged rocks of adversity.  Be still and firmly take His hand and let Him lead you through.  In the midst of it all, the challenges this sinful world throws at you, is His touch which comforts and guides.  And, if the road ahead is smooth right now, get ready.  Watch out for falling rocks!

Dear Heavenly Father, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown.  Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.  Amen.

May God be with you,

Jay