JOB 1

JOB LOSES HIS FAMILY + LIVESTOCK 

Job was a wealthy and prosperous man living in the land of Uz who loved God and lived in a way that was blameless and upright. He had seven sons and three daughters, as well as a huge household staff. Job’s home was one of feasts and parties and merriment. Each day, Job would offer a sacrifice to God as a sin offering in case any of his children sinned accidentally. Job was very faithful and diligent. 

After introducing Job, the story shifts to a conversation between God and one of His adversaries, Satan. Satan believes that Job is only faithful because God has blessed him with an abundant life. 

God does not inflict suffering upon Job but allows Satan to test him. Satan does this by sending fire and wind, killing all of his children and livestock. Job’s most valuable possessions, the ones Satan accused him of loving more than God, were gone completely. In this time of desperation, Job responds with incredible humility; he does not sin due to his losses and does not blame or curse God, but instead worships. Job trusts God and honors His authority to both give and take away.