Today’s Thought “My Friend/Sister EJ” G. Ward

 

Job 1:21, ²¹ He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

 

Job’s grief, although tremendously sorrowful, would echo such sentiment of trust in Holy God, knowing the span of life is without guarantee for his young offspring of ten, along with the old. He’d yet bless the Lord, knowing his own spiritual example, along with great instruction provided with/in the Truth of God’s Word, witnessed their own determination to honor the Lord in both word and deed. That’s the kind of spiritual legacy worthy to present; for at no time do we see Job so enamored with his riches, but humbled by a continued presence from our LORD.

It was just last Tuesday for more than two hours that I met with my Sister/Friend and whereas we’d meet every week, our sharing how grievous life is/can be, there’d always be a pause to agree on how our Lord preparing a home for us, despite our being so undeserving, yet, He’d do so because of love at the helm of HIS everlasting existence, she’d go to HIM this week, joyously awaiting those of us who’ve absolutely placed our trust in the Savior’s lead. Yes, I’m saddened by such loss, but blessed be the Name of the Lord.

 

And Father God, may we live according to the appointed time as if we had knowledge of it being today and whereas these moments provided desire to commit to being a living sacrifice for Your glory, may our time to being a shining vessel illuminate brightly to indicate, what a joy it is to know the Savior – Jesus! Amen.