Job 1

A major test of a person’s character comes with catastrophe.  It brings out the worst in some people, the best in others.  Job is one of those people whose pure hearts shines through when struck by darkness all around.  His life literally falls apart around him, and he is grieved deeply by it.  But his relationship with the LORD remains.  For most, God is immediately to blame when disaster strikes.  Job sees the disaster as another reason to worship.  His trust in the LORD remains, even when things happen that cannot be explained.  Behind the scenes there is a reason for the destruction and death.  Job does not know that reason.  But he still chooses to trust the LORD.

LORD, make us strong in our relationship with you, so that if the times of testing come, we will be found faithful.