When Tragedy Occurs
We have changed focus here and went to the book of Job. Once again we have here a man of God,who has an abundance of worldly possessions. It is unclear when exactly the story of Job took place. Job lived in the land of Uzi, which was a territory to the east of Canaan. Scholars do not know for certain what time period Job lived in, but it seems likely that he lived at about the time of the patriarchs of Israel; that is, he lived during the time of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is unclear whether this happened early on or later. Or even whether Job was the author. We look at Job, an usually reflect on his patience. Another lesson we should learn is one in perserverance. Job never denounced his faith in God. Even to the point of wishing he hadn't been born. In the worst of times, he depended on God.
Passage Job 1:14-15:
14And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
15And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
This was the first of four tragedy's that Job would encounter. This lesson only mentions two. It doesn't talk about the loss of his camels and sheep. We are aware that Job was a very wealthy man. He possessed 700 oxen and 300 asses. These animals are taken away by the Sabeans, a group of traveling raiders. Which is probably why they were in the city of Uz, at the time. They were like land pirates, in bibical days. These people may have been from the land of Sheba in southwest Arabia-present day Yemen. They had taken all of Job's livestock, and killed his servants overseeing them. It's safe to assume they engaged in strongarm tactics. Leaving only one person alive, to go and tell Job what has happened.
Passage Job 1:18-19:
18While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
19And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
As Job injested this life changing event. He was rendered silent, all he could do was moan. He was hit with his second tragedy. Job was the father of seven sons, and three daughters. While they were all visiting his eldest son's home eating and drinking wine. I guess you could call it a party of sorts. A windstorm came and destroyed the house where they were. Again leaving only one to go and tell Job what has happened. Can you imagine everything you love, disappearing before your eyes.
Passage Job 1:22:
22In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
After all this adversity, Job remained strong in his faith. He was surrounded by people who didn't share his convictions. They figured with all this sudden turmoil. He must have done something wrong, to make this happen. In the midst of all his troubles, at his lowest point. His wife even told him, "to curse God and die". He still didn't denounce or blame God, for his troubles. He depended on God to bring him through these times. It's amazing how those who you trust, or you think should know you best. Are so quick to abandon you, and give up on you. Unlike God, he never leaves your side.
Passage Job 3:1-3:
Job 3
1After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.
2And Job spake, and said,
3Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived.
Passage Job 3:11:
11Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?
Job finally speaks out, he wishes he hadn't been born. Unlike most people would react. He still doesn't blame God for his troubles. Everything that happens is allowed by God, that doesn't mean he is the perpetuator. All our suffering is a result of sin.In times of trouble, it's only human to wonder "why me". As we mature in our faith, we see things differently. Job was put to the test. Having everything taken away from him, except his very life. When we look at Job and what he went through. It gives credence to the fact. Everything that doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger.
Passage Job 1:14-15:
14And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
15And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
This was the first of four tragedy's that Job would encounter. This lesson only mentions two. It doesn't talk about the loss of his camels and sheep. We are aware that Job was a very wealthy man. He possessed 700 oxen and 300 asses. These animals are taken away by the Sabeans, a group of traveling raiders. Which is probably why they were in the city of Uz, at the time. They were like land pirates, in bibical days. These people may have been from the land of Sheba in southwest Arabia-present day Yemen. They had taken all of Job's livestock, and killed his servants overseeing them. It's safe to assume they engaged in strongarm tactics. Leaving only one person alive, to go and tell Job what has happened.
Passage Job 1:18-19:
18While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
19And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
As Job injested this life changing event. He was rendered silent, all he could do was moan. He was hit with his second tragedy. Job was the father of seven sons, and three daughters. While they were all visiting his eldest son's home eating and drinking wine. I guess you could call it a party of sorts. A windstorm came and destroyed the house where they were. Again leaving only one to go and tell Job what has happened. Can you imagine everything you love, disappearing before your eyes.
Passage Job 1:22:
22In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
After all this adversity, Job remained strong in his faith. He was surrounded by people who didn't share his convictions. They figured with all this sudden turmoil. He must have done something wrong, to make this happen. In the midst of all his troubles, at his lowest point. His wife even told him, "to curse God and die". He still didn't denounce or blame God, for his troubles. He depended on God to bring him through these times. It's amazing how those who you trust, or you think should know you best. Are so quick to abandon you, and give up on you. Unlike God, he never leaves your side.
Passage Job 3:1-3:
Job 3
1After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.
2And Job spake, and said,
3Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived.
Passage Job 3:11:
11Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?
Job finally speaks out, he wishes he hadn't been born. Unlike most people would react. He still doesn't blame God for his troubles. Everything that happens is allowed by God, that doesn't mean he is the perpetuator. All our suffering is a result of sin.In times of trouble, it's only human to wonder "why me". As we mature in our faith, we see things differently. Job was put to the test. Having everything taken away from him, except his very life. When we look at Job and what he went through. It gives credence to the fact. Everything that doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger.
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