"Hope in Jehovah" - SATAN TRIES TO MAKE JOB LOSE HOPE

 Life was going well for Job.  He enjoyed a close friendship with Jehovah. He had a large united family,  and he was very wealthy.  (Job 1:1-5) But in just one day, Job lost nearly everytyhing. First, he lost his wealth.  (Jpob 1:13-17) Then, all of his beloved children died.  Think about that trajedy for a moment. Parents are devastated when one of their children dies.  So imagine the shock, grief, and dispair that Job and his wife felt on learning that all ten of their children  had been crushed to death.  No wonder Job ripped his clothes apart in mourning and collapsed on the ground! - JOB 1:18-20.

Satan next attacked Job's health and robbed him of his dignity. (Job 2:6-8; 7:5) At one time, Job had been highly respected in his community. People came to him for guidance.  (Job 31:18)  Now they avoided him. He was an outcast  rejected by his brothers, his close companions, and even by his own household servants! - JOB 19:13, 14, 16.

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