Job speaks at length about his past, his early days and the success and position he once had before his misfortunes. It was difficult for him to be reduced by calamity and old age. He knew he did not deserve the sufferings he was experiencing although looked down upon by the people who once respected him. We empathize as we hear his lament.

Paul also knew the ups and downs of life’s roller coaster. The key to him was to learn contentment in God, whether abased or abounding. His spiritual life of prayer and ministry provided the only real and lasting satisfaction this life could offer.

We are wise to take note.

PRAYER: Lord, You teach us that our lives do not consist of the things we own or the carnal successes we accumulate. We are dead to these things and our lives are hid with Christ in God.

READ: Job 25-30