You know we all go through trials in life. For some of us our lives are a moment to moment trial. I met a man last night who’s dealing with a very serious health condition. His is a struggle with every step he takes. For others daily or weekly trials and for still others it’s only the occasional trial that seems to come their way. The bible is very specific about trials and it gives many wonderful examples of how to deal with trials in our lives. But I’ve found none better than our old buddy Job.
Job had it all, a loving wife, beautiful kids and more wealth than he would most likely ever need. Things were pretty good for old Job. Then came the trials. The devil said to God what about this guy? You just watch and once I start taking all this stuff away he’ll turn on you in a New York minute. God sad go ahead; give it your best shot. Because my boy Job is one faithful servant and he will never forsake me. And sure enough he did not. As a matter of fact the bible says that after Job lost his family, his health and his wealth he said this in Job 1:21 “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
In the face of the worst imaginable trials our boy Job says "blessed be the name of the Lord." What an awesome message that is for us today.
It’s funny how sometimes when people who are Christians attack us we seem to think that God has in some way forsaken us or perhaps he just was not paying attention at this moment and the devil slipped one by him. We must always remember that the enemy will use any means at his disposal to try and steer us away from God. Sometimes it’s the bible, or tradition, or family members and yes even other Christians. The devil don’t care what you’re doing, as long as you’re not doing God’s business. In the midst of all that it’s important to remember that God never takes his eyes off us. And the devil is incapable of doing anything without God’s permission. But it’s also important to remember that we can not see into the heart of another brother or sister in Christ and it is never our job to judge another’s heart condition. That job belongs to God alone.
So no matter what you’re going through, no matter where you are in your walk and no matter who it appears is putting you through those trials always remember; Blessed be the name of the Lord. He’s watching you and he’s doing what he knows is best for you at this moment in your life. I know it’s sometimes hard to see the peaks when you’re in the valleys, but it is something you should always be looking for. God sees the big picture we can’t see and he knows what to do and when to do it. Sometimes God has to close doors so that others can open.
God bless and have a great day।
TG
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