This week in The Gospel Project for Kids, we heard the story of
Job! It might seem strange to present the story of Job this early in the
chronology of Scripture, but most biblical authorities believe, based on
subject matter and language, that Job was a contemporary of the patriarchs. Job
fits chronologically into this period of history.
The story of Job helps Christians see that God alone is
all-powerful, sovereign, and good. Job’s story is one all people can relate to,
as everyone will suffer in his or her lifetime. God’s dialogue with Job reveals
His characteristics clearly.
Throughout all of Job’s suffering, Job never stopped trusting God.
Listen to Job’s response to God’s questions: “I am so insignificant. How can I
answer You?” (Job 40:4) Job didn’t understand his suffering, but he understood
who God is.
While the Book of Job speaks volumes to the problem of human
suffering, it is also an important picture of how a suffering person should
relate to God. Though Job sometimes doubted God, he never turned away. Job’s
suffering actually brought him closer to God.
Kids discovered the true Suffering Servant, Jesus, who was truly
innocent. He suffered greatly so that we could be brought closer to God in our
suffering. The Bible says Christians will suffer in their lifetimes, and Job
reminds us that following Jesus is worth it. God is all-powerful, sovereign,
and good. We can trust Him when we don’t understand the pain we experience. At
the cross, God used the ultimate pain to bring about the ultimate good: our
future and final salvation from sin.
Blessings,
Elizabeth J Horne
Minister to Children
Ballardsville Baptist Church
4300 S. Hwy 53
Crestwood, KY 40014
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