Job received news that not only did he lose his physical wealth, but all
of his children died, too. To humans it appeared to be several freak
accidents all in one tragic day in the life of Job.
However, we receive a glimpse into heaven, something Job didn't have the
privilege to possess. We see that in the hands of the Lord permission
had been granted for Satan to take it all from Job.
The treasure in this story is Job's immediate response. Tearing his
clothing in deep grief he says, "The Lord gives and the Lord takes.
Blessed be the name of the Lord." (Job 1:21).
The Lord entrusted the enemy with Job's character. He allowed the enemy
to inflict a deep physical pain on Job, too. Job's friends comforted
him at first, but suddenly they pointed fingers of condemnation in his
direction. They determined some sin must be the cause of Job's
suffering.
Like Job, we remain clueless to the reasons the Lord may allow our lives
to be touched deeply with suffering. However, if like Job, we haven't
sinned, may we like Job respond with trust and praise. Whether the
Lord gives or takes away, He is worthy of our trust and praise.
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