Another Bible story I love is the story of Job. I really admire him. God took everything from him, and he still kept his faith. He could have said "God, go away, I don't want anything more to do with you", but he stuck to it. I can only pray that my faith could be that strong!
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That's the truth, Brother. With every battle and trial, our faith will grow. You know what else is great about Job? He demonstrated his faith when he said, "the Lord gives, the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord". But God honored that faith when he brought him through with more than he had going into the storm. God gave him double everything. God bless, my brother!
Hi Billy, I'm from Australia. I really liked what I read in your blog entries. You are a man after God's heart. It's interesting you mentioned Job in your last entry. I happened to do a short reflection on Job 1:20,21. I spoke about how I felt Job was the epitome of humility before God. How he challenges me to take a look at where my focus is. Is it on maintaining and building on my little world that I've developed or do I believe it all belongs to God anyway and therefore choose to humble myself before God, regardless of my circumstances and say as it does in verse 21 "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised." I know my pride often gets in the way of obedience in me, but thank God He is gracious and forgiving. It is hard to comprehend the fullness of God, but He wants us to keep trying and drawer nearer to Him in the process. Enjoy the journey of a deepening relationship with Jesus, Billy. Bless you.
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