Job Continued, So Must We

"I was naked when I was born, and I will be naked when I die. The Lord gave these things to me, and He has taken them away. Praise the name of the Lord." In all this Job did not sin or blame God. - Job 1:21-22


As I thumbed through the Bible, I came across a heading, "Job Continues". Yes, Job continued to trust in God in all his circumstances. Let's face it, he lost everything (flocks, herds, children, servants, house). What would you do in Job's shoes? I answered that question two ways: I'd like to think I would remain in God just as Job had done. On the other hand, I may even give in or submit to my defeat. So, I don't know really what I would have done all by myself; however, I know what I can do with God.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

As we go into this new year of 2009, let's not be defeated when we break a new year's resolution, or ponder on all the bad and insignificant things. Instead, let's look toward the marvelous light of Jesus. Let's remember the spiritual growth we received and its continuance, the mercies and blessings God has bestowed upon us, His forgiveness and unfailing love, and another year to tell of the Good News.

But now God has made you his friends again. He did this through Christ's death in the body so that He might bring you into God's presence as people who are holy, with no wrong, and with nothing of which God can judge you guilty. This will happen if you continue strong and sure in your faith. You must not be moved away from the hope brought to you by the Good News that you heard. That same Good News has been told to everyone in the world, and I Paul, help in preaching that Good News. - Colossians 1: 22-23

My friend, we need to continue like Job ... we must