Thought from today’s Bible reading from Job 14-16.
“Man, who is born of woman, is short-lived and full of turmoil” (Job 14:1).
Job, while enduring the degree of hardships that most of us will never face, well understood two facts that are easy to forget when everything is going well.
First, he recognized that time is short. James writes, “You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). Our days are numbered. Therefore, we must prepare for the end of those days. Do not get attached to the things of this life. They are only temporary. Life is fleeting.
Second, he acknowledged the fact that life involves suffering and hardship. Therefore, look past this life and look forward to what lies beyond. Paul states his goal: “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead” (Philippians 3:10-11). If we are faithful, the suffering of life will one day end and the resurrection to eternal life will be granted.
Life is short. Life is hard. So prepare for eternal life in heaven where you will be comforted by the Lord.
Tomorrow’s reading: Job 17-20
[I’m using the Chronological reading plan on the Bible Gateway website if you’d like to follow along, too.]
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