Job

“There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.”

Job’s heart for God was so unwavering that God knew without a doubt no matter what trials or turmoil Satan caused Job, Job’s love for God would not waiver nor subside. Satan tested Job constantly throughout the story; he took everything away from him by killing his children, destroying all of his live stock, giving Job sores from head to toe, even the ones closets to him questioned his moral fiber.

Yet, through all of his pain and suffering, Job never cursed God. Satan was in complete disbelief that a man could still love God the way Job did. As Job said, “Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?”

In my opinion that is easier said then done! I know that it is easier to be thankful and praise God when everything in life seems to be going well. However, it is harder not to question God and his existence when times are extremely tough. Yet, I’ve personally learned over time that God does exist and he answers prayers even though in my opinion he may show up painfully slow. Yet his timing is always perfect!

At the end of the story Job was given twice as much as he had before because he continued to show his faithfulness towards God. “Those who persist in trusting God will be rewarded.” I don’t believe that God will always bless us with material things. However, I do believe that God will reward us with his love, wisdom and strength to last us until our dying days.

“As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.”
(Proverbs 27:19, NIV)