A State of Contentment
Season greetings Scripture reading: Job 1:13-22 Worship song: Give Me Jesus Meditation: What would you do, and how would you cope if you lost all your earthly possessions and all that you have accomplished in one day? Not many people can testify that they have experienced such a heartrending and grievous loss as Job. The thought of losing all you have ever accomplished, all your life savings, earthly possessions, and everything you hold dear is frightening. When Job found out he lost everything he owned, he tore his garment as a sign of grief, shaved his head, and worshipped God. The fact that Job did not blame or curse God but instead bowed down and worshipped him speaks highly of his faith, trust, love, and the relationship he had with God. Job knew that in this world he would encounter hardship, trials, and tribulations. He was not mentally prepared to deal with his loss, but spiritually he was because he remained steadf...