“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;
Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21
God operates in seasons. He gives and He takes away. There is a time for prosperity and a time for deprivation.
Job was at the mercy of God. He lost everything including his family, wealth, and health. He was squeezed hard by God and all was gone but barely his ability to breathe.
When something like this happens in your life, you can point fingers, blame, get angry, or rationalize you just hit a streak of bad luck.
The reality of the trials of life is that they are ordained by God. Nothing happens by chance. You may have contributed to your problems with poor decision making or trying to live without God but God determines your path of life.
Job’s attitude was “He’s God and He can do whatever He wants.” Job submitted to the will of God even though He suffered terribly. And Job never turned away from God!
In reality, Job recognized the sovereignty of God. He knew that he would never win in a fight with God.
The counsel of God for dealing with a crisis in life is to recognize that God determines the seasons in your life and to accept that what is happening to you is part of His plan.
Pray for the mercy of God and for His strength so you can endure and overcome the trials of life. The good news is that you will experience the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. He will restore and bless you abundantly. It is in His heart!
Job was given an overflowing abundance from God. He was rewarded greatly for His faith and patience in waiting upon God!
As a footnote, God just reminded He is the perfect panacea (solution) for any illness or difficulty. Praise His name!
Hal Hollister Ministry 