Remember, It’s “till death do you part”

Man born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. - Job 14:1 HCSB

When he said this, Job was experiencing some of the worst trials faced by any man who ever lived, except for Jesus. He learned the lesson of this verse the hard way. Yet Job never failed to believe in God.

Oh yes, there were times when he grew weary of life. And who wouldn’t in his circumstances? Job had lost everything. His home was wrecked, his children were dead, his servants were gone, and his wealth had been destroyed or stolen. Even his health had left him leaving him completely desolate.

And as if that wasn’t enough, three of his “best friends” came and sat with him to take part in Job’s pity party. But the pity party soon became a Job-bashing party, which only made matters worse for him.

Paul exhorted us to be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, knowing that our labor in the Lord is not in vain.”[1]

I have never seen the trials that Job had to face and I hope I never will. But I hope that if such trials were to be unleashed upon me, I would be found as faithful as Job was – that emunah (faithfulness) and tsedekah (right living) would characterize me.

I want to encourage you to remain steadfast and unmovable in your faith in God. No matter what comes, God is still in control[2]. No matter how hopeless your circumstances may seem; God is still in control. No matter how much the devil throws against you, you can always count on the Light of the World[3] as your beacon of hope.

Like Job, we must be absolutely convinced that God will do what He says He will do[4]. He will never leave us or forsake us, but he will stay by our side.

When all the trials of life are over, we must believe that the rewards that await us are far greater than the trials we bore[5]. Just one glimpse of the glory of Heaven will make the trials and tests of this life fade into nothingness. Just one touch of the Master’s hand and it will be worth it all.

We must anchor our souls in the Rock[6], Jesus Christ, and never look back. This world has nothing to offer that can compare with the wondrous blessings of God. We must remember that this world is not our home and that it is only a temporary home at best. It will soon be destroyed by fire[7]. The only thing that we stand upon is the Word of God.

At one point Job cried out, “Even if He kills me, I will hope in Him.”[8] Job remembered that his vow to God was “till death do us part.” Do you?

[1] 1 Corinthians 15:58
[2] 1 Chronicles 29:11-13; Psalm 46:1-7; 47:7; Isaiah 54:17; Romans 8:37-39; 1 John 5:4
[3] John 1:1-13
[4] Genesis 21:1; 32:12; Numbers 14:17-18, 20; 23:19; Joshua 21:45; 23:14; 2 Samuel 7:25, 29; 1 Chronicles 8:15, 24; Psalm 119:49; Luke 1:45; Acts 27:25; Romans 4:21
[5] 1 Corinthians 2:9
[6] Psalm 61:2; 62:2, 6; Acts 4:11; Romans 9:33; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Peter 2:8
[7] 2 Peter 3: 3:6-7, 10-14, 17-18
[8] Job 13:15