Job 14:1-2  – “Man, born of woman, lives but a few days, and they are full of trouble.  ² He grows up like a flower and then withers away; he flees like a shadow, and does not remain.”

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word of God, I was reminded of some valuable truths. The plight of Job was beyond what most could handle. Few would not have succumbed to the temptation to dive deep into self-pity and wallow in the mire of victimization. Although Job walked near that border, the core of his God-view and life-view was that God is faithful, loving, and just. That is revealed in Job 13:15 and anchored in Job 13:18.

In Job 14:1, we are reminded that our earthly existence is extremely temporary, and the obstacles are many.   In Job 14:5, we are reminded that God has predetermined our longevity or lack thereof. Therefore, our approach to life should be to LIVE each day fully.  Looking to eternity while enjoying the present.   Then, at the end of life (ours or others), we can rejoice in a life well lived.

The words of Job in 19:23-27 are powerful anchors.  Job longed for others to receive the revelation he had of God (vv 23-24).  That revelation is detailed in (vv 25-27).   God is the Living God.  We will rise again and be with Him eternally.   In Job 21, the age-old questions surface (v 7).   Why do the wicked seem to go unscathed in life?  Then, in (v 15). Why serve God? Who is God? 

Life is hard at times and full of unexplained and unexpected difficulties.  We can either focus on the problem of the problem solver.  That decision will determine our destiny, define our existence, and control our attitude, aptitude, and altitude.  The bottom line is Trust and Surrender.  

It is not about us!  Our focus is reflected in our thoughts, words, and actions! Actions always speak louder and more honestly than words. I know my Redeemer Liveth, and I shall See Him in the Last Days!   Therefore, I choose to live content that He is trustworthy! I refuse to live with the view that my loss was unfair, but rejoice over the time I had to enjoy before the loss. My focus is Jesus and eternity, not self and now! I choose to be Free!

LORD, help us to trust You so completely that we are content to live one day at a time, confident that You are with us daily!