During a season of severe trial (poverty, loneliness, and illness resulting in mental, physical, and emotional anguish), the Lord compelled Job to pray for his friends. As Job turned from concerns about self to concerns about others, the Lord blessed him and restored his fortunes double.
My friend, if you are in the midst of trial, empathize with friends who need the Lord’s help. Pray for them. Instead of asking, “Why?” ask “What?” “What shall I do for God and others in spite of my own troubles?”
God speaks to us through His servant James, and says, “Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” [2]
[1] Job 42:10
[2] James 5:10-11
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