Today’s Thought “Distress, Not Despair” G. Ward

 

And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21

 

The sovereignty of God (i.e. His unquestionable ability to do anything He wants and whenever…) is often stated by many, while grossly misunderstood. To think any could gravitate towards comprehending the magnitude of His activity (cf. Isa.55:8-9) is the essence of confidence in the flesh (pride).

The man Job was said to be blameless in his walking with Holy God (Job 1:1). This more reveals his surrender, or character. In contrast to most men, he contemplated God’s way before personal activity.

Faith is easier in times of normalcy, but when distress comes (and it will), what will our reaction be (Pr.1:27-30)? Despair is diffused when our individual pursuit of His way is constant (cf. Ps.1:1-3). If calamity should happen, our sentiment could be the same as Job’s. Things (or tangibles) are not what define man; they’re given him temporarily, and then he departs (Ps. 90:10). What then is to be valued?

Happy Monday!