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The question so many people ask in the midst of suffering is “why” and rightly so! We believe if there was a reason and an explanation we could better handle the difficulty we face. Yet, we find in the story of Job, someone who directly is responded to when they lay the question of “why” before the feet of the Father. The answer might not be what we want to hear, but we can also relate to the response of Job. 

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In this week’s sermon, we take time to reflect on the unpredictable oscillation between peace and chaos in life, noting how fleeting moments of clarity and purpose, such as mission trips or significant life events, can be contrasted with times of overwhelming stress and uncertainty. In the Gospel, Jesus reshapes the disciples' understanding of greatness by teaching that true greatness lies not in worldly achievements but in humble service, especially in chaotic moments. Through examples like parenting a difficult toddler, maintaining demanding friendships, and caring for aging parents, Pastor Ben illustrates how Jesus calls us to embrace these challenging times as opportunities for service. Even in mundane or overwhelming situations, serving others is a way of serving Christ, who sees and values our sacrifices, showing that true greatness in God's kingdom is found in selfless love.

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Whenever someone we care about is in the midst of suffering, our initial gut reaction is to desire to comfort them and to stop their pain and suffering. Yet, we can find ourselves in Job’s story when we see how his friends do not provide a comfort to him by relying on simple and easy answers and clichés. Instead, Job shows us the power of presence and encouragement. 

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This week, we look at the power of words. To illustrate the positive elements, Pastor Brian recounts experiences with relatives, mentors, and friends who spoke uplifting words that boosted his confidence and guided his path, eventually leading him to become a pastor. But he also references the saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me," and how it's not true – our words can cause deep harm.

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How comfortable are you hearing the words of others lamenting before you? Does it make you want to immediately comfort them or make them stop feeling sad? Job spends a lot of time lamenting his circumstances and teaches us a few valuable lessons as we follow Jesus. 

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The story of Job is one that we have all heard before, but is it a story that we have sought to find ourselves within? Join Pastor Jared as we begin to explore together the ways in which we can find how to fit our own story within Job's.

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