What a time to read about suffering. We read about Esther's people suffering and we read about Job suffering and I think to myself, "How many of my dear friends, loved ones, and church members are suffering right now?" Some of you may be experiencing the suffering of poor health, broken hearts, torn relationships, the death of a loved one, and the list continues...
What encouragement do we have in the Scriptures to see that even in the darkest hours of Israels suffering God was preparing Esther to represent her people. Even in Job's suffering we see the continuing grace and mercy of God.
I don't know what you may face today or tomorrow, but you can rest in the arms of Jesus Christ. It was by his strength that he has saved us. It is by his power that he has redeemed us. And it is by his greatness that he will never leave us nor forsake us. We have lost nothing in Christ. He will never lose us.
I pray that you will be reminded of this as we continue our reading through the book of Job and considering the suffering in your own life.
May the grace of God be with you all,
Jay Silvas
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