When life begins to tumble in, when there seems to be a new crisis every day and when it appears all our dreams are being shattered, what can we do? Is there anyone we can turn to for help? Is there any word of encouragement or advice?

The answer to both these questions is a resounding yes! We can turn to God through his son Jesus Christ. We can also find in God's word the advice and encouragement we need. One book was written especially to deal with the problem of human suffering and that is the book of Job.

Job was faithful to the lord when he lost his possessions and even his children. He remained stedfast when his friends criticized him and even when his "wife unto him, Dost thou still hold fast thine integrity? renounce God, and die (Job 2:9).

The book of James presents Job as an example of endurance for all who are suffering to consider. "Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord. Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful (James 5:10-11).

Job surely must have been as Moses who looked to the eternal reward rather than just the immediate problems. It paid off for we read "So Jehovah blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning" (Job 42:12).

May we all remember Job if we are ever tempted to give up?

Sunday:
Bible Classes:
9:00 AM

Morning Worship:
10:00AM

Evening Worship:
6:00 PM

Bible Hour:
6:00 PM

Wednesday:
Ladies' Class:
10:00AM

Bible Classes:
7:00 PM

After class on each Wednesday evening, we will, as always, have a short devotional message and the invitation will be extended. If you would like to give the invitation, please sign the list on the bulletin board next to the class rooms.