Worship at All Times
Job received one bad report after another. First, he was notified that all of his oxen and donkeys were taken and his servants with them killed. Then he was told, all of his sheep and his servants with them were burned up in a fire. Thirdly, he found out his camels were taken and his servants with them killed. In addition to all of that, he received the bad news that all ten of his children were dead. (See Job 1:14-19) Faced with all this devastation, Job 1:22 says: Through all this Job did not sin, nor did he give offense to God. Instead of getting an attitude and blaming God, He fell to the ground in submission and humility and worshiped Yahweh.
How can we continue to worship God in the midst of tragedy and loss? First, we need to remember that everything we have is a gift from God. We are stewards (managers), and our Heavenly Father is the owner. Even our children belong to Him. Then, we have to trust God. No matter what happens, whether good or bad, Yahweh is still on the throne. He is still our Provider. He is the God Most High, the all-powerful One. Know that He causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (See Romans 8:28 NASB1995)
