Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Worry”
Our Bible verse for today: “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.” Job 19:25 (NIV)
Our thought for today: “Trust God for the future.”
It would be tough to imagine anyone who had more reason to worry and despair than Job. He lost everything including his children, his wealth, and his health. Beyond that, as he sat there in dust and ashes, covered in festering boils, and with the ruins of his life all around him, he could see little hope for the future. What were the chances that things would turn around for him? If anyone was justified in worrying about the future I think it would be Job.
But if you’ve read his story then you know that even though he freely and openly expressed his anguish about his circumstances, and even though he questioned why God would allow such calamity into his life, he never lost faith in God. Job acknowledged that he didn’t understand what was happening to him or why, and he even went so far as to admit that his circumstances appeared unfair on God’s part, but he still affirmed that he knew God was good and just and that in the end it would be proven to be true.
This great statement of faith which is recorded in Job 19:25 was made by Job at a time when his circumstances were the worst they ever had been in his life, or ever would be again. Things were as bad as they could possibly be, and yet he trust God.
Job is the classic Biblical example for us when we’re worried about the future. In Job’s case, his entire situation came about because of a wager between God and Satan. There was a divine drama unfolding in the spiritual realm of which Job knew nothing. But God was Sovereign over the situation and in the end, Job would be fine.
The same is true for you and for me. God is in control. He is Sovereign over your circumstances and over your future. And yes, even in your case, there is indeed a divine drama unfolding behind the scenes. Satan is always working to bring about bad things in your life, and God is always working for your good.
Even if you don’t understand what’s happening or why, hang onto your faith in Him! You can trust God for the future.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 