That Kind of Resolve
Maybe you have read about him.
He was known to be a righteous man. He feared God and he turned away from evil. He had ten children, his possessions were many, and It’s written that he was the greatest of all the people of the east. And yet he couldn’t avoid suffering. His name is Job.
In Job chapter 1 of the Bible, we read that Job lost everything. His possessions were destroyed, his servants were killed, and he tragically lost all ten of his kids. And yet, his response is mind blowing:
“Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, ‘Naked I came from my mothers womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.’”
In the midst of pain, loss, confusion and tragedy, Job chose to worship God. What a response; what a resolve!
Each year December 31st brings one year to a close, while January 1 opens the doors for a new year to begin. For many of us, the ending of a year brings about new goals, dreams, and a sense of anticipation for what is to come. It all seems new in those last moments of the year and then we step into the new year and it all feels the same.
We are 4 days into 2025 and we have already experienced both highs and lows. We’ve watched the news of tragedy unfold, we’ve spent quality time with family and friends, we’ve embarked on various journeys of spending more time in God’s Word, working out, or some other goal we’ve set out to accomplish, and maybe we’ve already encountered hurt, pain, or loss.
Jesus gave us a heads up long ago that:
“In this world you will have trouble,”
But He also gave us hope when He said,
“But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
In Job’s blessings he honored God and when he experienced trouble he responded in worship. I’m praying that in 2025, I have that kind of resolve. That we have that kind of resolve. The kind of resolve that worships King Jesus in the moments of blessing and the moments of hardship.
As this new year brings about new goals, dreams and a sense of anticipation, we can expect to encounter a series highs and lows. We can also resolve to respond in worship; praising Jesus Christ who is the same yesterday, today and forever.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”