Living a Life Worth Living – Writings by Robin McKinley
The Book of Job (in the Bible’s Old Testament) is a long poem. This book discusses why innocent people suffer. God cares about people who suffer troubles. And God will help them, although sometimes they must be patient.
Job was a good man. But he lost all his possessions. His children died. He became so ill that he wanted to die. But he refused to insult God.
Job’s friends supposed that he was ill because of his evil deeds. But he was innocent. Then, a wise man named Elihu explained the truth to him and his friends. And God proved to them that God is great. God also showed them that he cares. Finally, God wanted Job to pray for his friends. In the end, God made him successful again.
The man called Job experienced sudden calamities and sickness. He didn’t know why these things had happened to him. His friends though were quick to give him their thoughts. Instead of agreeing with their conclusions, he conducted a self evaluation. “Have I tried to hide my sins like other people do, concealing my guilt in … Read more
We have a mediator who stands between us and our accuser and between us and the Judge. We can proudly wear a crown of victory.
What do you do when things happen to you that you are not happy with? Do you either blame God or make excuses for Him?
