Job suffered greatly. He lost his fortune; he lost his children; he lost his health. Yet he had this hope, "I will see God!" James 5:11 says, "Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy." God rescued Job from his troubles and gave him twice as much as he previously had.
Things may not always go well for you in this life, but remember this, you will see God. Live so that on the day you see Him, your heart will fill with joy. Live so that He will say, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
In Romans 8:18, Paul says, "I reckon the the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Everything may not seem to go well; someday we may die, but we have a hope that is steadfast and sure: our Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ. Nothing on this earth can be compared with His gift of eternal life. Nothing on earth can separate us from His love.
My prayer for today is, "Lord Jesus, give us the strength to trust you fully and completely. Give us the joy of your Holy Spirit, and help us to have the faith to know that someday we will see you in your glory."
I know I will see God. The world may be hopeless and confused, but I will see Jesus and everything will be all right.
