In a place where many people live beyond their means... spending more than they make... it got me thinking of what God has called us to as His children. Humanity as a whole are weak sinners that can do very little on their own. However from the outside looking in, it looks like we have it all together. You know what I mean... two story, four bedroom house, 2.5 children, the "perfect" spouse, all enclosed with the white picket fence. But what would happen if all the stuff was striped away and we were left with nothing.
In the book of Job, God is bragging on his servant. The enemy retorts that it is because he has always been kept in a perfect little bubble. God allows the enemy to strip the perfect bubble facad off. Through a painful process true character and strength are revealed.
Just imagine the "perfect" suburban lifestyle. What would be left if your house burned down, your spouse left, you were fired from your job, and your children were taken away? Would there be anger and bitterness or joy and strength?
So many times we have no problem worhshipping God when everything is going well... but what happens when things turn south?
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