I just completed reading the book of Job. He had what seemed a perfect life – wealth, land, holdings, and lots of kids. Then he lost it all and had a choice to make. He could blame God for his dilemma or he could trust the Lord to get him through. Well, as the story ends, he did trust the Lord and in turn, received more blessing than he had before.
However, the trial wasn’t easy. A brief commentary on this situation put it all into perspective. “In the anguish of his darkest days, Job wished that he had never been born. Like it or not, brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness. Life is seldom a sustained march in a single direction. Job found that it has its highs and its lows, its delights and its tragedies. But through it all, God is there – and so is His blessing for faithful obedience”.
Enjoying his “retirement” years, Greg Partipilo brings a unique perspective gained from his many years walking with Christ and studying the Bible.
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