Saturday, October 14, 2023

Reflection - Julie Ackerman Link - Job's Birthday

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 88, "Job's Birthday", Page 100.
By Julie Ackerman Link, Our Daily Bread Author


 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. - Job 3:25
PHOTO: What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. - Job 3:25
Read: Job 3

Death, divorce, and disease could be called the three Ds of misery. They slice through life like a tsunami of sorrow, raising doubts and destroying dreams.

Recently, a friend and I agreed that the previous year was one that we both would just as soon forget. Each of us had suffered one of the three.

Our conversation bought Job to mind. In a short period of time, he lost his children, his health, his wealth, and his wife's respect. Job's distress was so great that he pleaded: "May the day of my birth perish" (Job 3:3). Job wanted God to erase not just a year, but all memory of his existence! He had enjoyed years of success and respect. Now, he questioned the purpose of living (Job 3:20).

Job wanted to die and be forgotten, but instead, God made sure his name and story would be remembered forever. Rather than give Job what he asked for, God gave future generations what they would need - an inside look as the spiritual battle between God and Satan. The result is a God-inspired document about suffering that has comforted countless people.

When what we fear actually happens, we know, thanks to Job, that God can use it for good.

Our highest good may come from our deepest suffering.
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What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. - Job 3:25
Read: Job 3
 

 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. - Job 3:25
PHOTO: What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. - Job 3:25
Picture posted by Chrissie on 30 September 2023


 Death, divorce, and disease could be called the three Ds of misery.
PHOTO: Death, divorce, and disease could be called the three Ds of misery. They slice through life like a tsunami of sorrow, raising doubts and destroying dreams.
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Recently, a friend and I agreed that the previous year was one that we both would just as soon forget. Each of us had suffered one of the three.


 Recently, a friend and I agreed that the previous year was one that we both would just as soon forget. Each of us had suffered one of the three.
PHOTO: Recently, a friend and I agreed that the previous year was one that we both would just as soon forget. Each of us had suffered one of the three.
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Our conversation bought Job to mind. In a short period of time, he lost his children, his health, his wealth, and his wife's respect. Job's distress was so great that he pleaded: "May the day of my birth perish" (Job 3:3). Job wanted God to erase not just a year, but all memory of his existence! He had enjoyed years of success and respect. Now, he questioned the purpose of living (Job 3:20).


 Our conversation bought Job to mind.
PHOTO: Our conversation bought Job to mind. In a short period of time, he lost his children, his health, his wealth, and his wife's respect. Job's distress was so great that he pleaded: "May the day of my birth perish" (Job 3:3). Job wanted God to erase not just a year, but all memory of his existence! He had enjoyed years of success and respect. Now, he questioned the purpose of living (Job 3:20).
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Job wanted to die and be forgotten, but instead, God made sure his name and story would be remembered forever. Rather than give Job what he asked for, God gave future generations what they would need - an inside look as the spiritual battle between God and Satan. The result is a God-inspired document about suffering that has comforted countless people.


 Job wanted to die and be forgotten, but instead, God made sure his name and story would be remembered forever.
PHOTO: Job wanted to die and be forgotten, but instead, God made sure his name and story would be remembered forever. Rather than give Job what he asked for, God gave future generations what they would need - an inside look as the spiritual battle between God and Satan. The result is a God-inspired document about suffering that has comforted countless people.
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When what we fear actually happens, we know, thanks to Job, that God can use it for good.


 When what we fear actually happens, we know, thanks to Job, that God can use it for good.
PHOTO: When what we fear actually happens, we know, thanks to Job, that God can use it for good.
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Our highest good may come from our deepest suffering.

 Our highest good may come from our deepest suffering.
PHOTO: Our highest good may come from our deepest suffering.
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Reflection - Julie Ackerman Link - Job's Birthday
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 88, "Job's Birthday", Page 100.
By Julie Ackerman Link, Our Daily Bread Author


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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 88, "Job's Birthday", Page 100.
 



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