Finding Strength in God Amidst Trials EP : 03

Welcome to Episode 3 of our four-part sermon series, "Finding Strength Amidst Trials." In this episode, we delve into the story of Job, a man whose unwavering faith and resilience in the face of unimaginable suffering offer profound lessons for us all.
Scripture Reading:
Job 1:1:
In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.
Job 1:20-22
At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: 'Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.' In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.
Job 1:21
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.
Romans 5:3-4
suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the example of Job, whose faith remained strong despite unimaginable trials. Help us to trust in Your wisdom and sovereignty, even when we do not understand our circumstances. Strengthen our convictions of the faith of Christ that is available for us and grant us the endurance to persevere through our own trials. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Discussion Questions:
1. How can we apply Job’s response to suffering in our own lives?
2. What role does community play in supporting someone going through trials, and how can we be better friends to those who are suffering?
3. How can we maintain our faith and trust in God when we do not understand His plans for us?
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In the pruning season God is with us🙌🏾

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He never leaves us nor forsake us

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Amen

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God please give me faith like Job.

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You already have the faith of Christ in you and that is enough 🙏🏾

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AMEN 🙏🙏

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Faith is a life style

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Thank you for tuning in, keep blessed 🙏🏾

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Those are 3 profound thoughts provoking questions 😔

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We need to start the dialogue with self that way we are able to live it out, cheer up, it is well