We all know the story of Job, the man who suffered many calamities, who suddenly lost practically everything he had: Riches, children, etc. This story has not only been an example of everything that can happen to a man of God, but also an example of fidelity to God, an example of God restoring man and that we must go through fire to be tested.
Let’s see this quote about Job:
20 At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship
21 and said:
“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.”22 In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.
Job 1:20-22
Possibly verse 21 of this text has become one of the most remembered verses in the Bible, specifically the phrase: The Lord gave, and the Lord took away. Do you realize? Job had lost his material assets, he was a too rich man, however, we see that he was not even clinging to his possessions, since despite of losing everything he understood that he was born naked and that he would die in the same way.
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Amen.
Amen,blessed be the name of the God.
I will praise him through bad times and good times he is forever worthy to be praise and adore. Hallelujah amen. Thank you lord.
Oh Lord, I know everything cometh from you. And I ask this day for a humble spirit to always praise and bless your Holy Name in every situation and circumstances i might find myself in this world. Amen!