“In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Ps 16:11).

“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson 

It’s vital to note that Job advocated for his friends while still in the ash heap; blessing follows faith.

“The whole duty of man is summed up in obedience to God’s will.” —George Washington 

The Lord wants us to get it: get things right, get past our problems, and then get on with living life to the full.

Dust and ashes! Were they evidence that God had abandoned Job? Or the perfect place to find Him! 

Can’t see the forest for the Tree? The forest of hurts and slights and lies, for the Tree stained with blood! 

It was pride that changed angels into devils. Then what do you think it will do to you? 

“The boneless tongue, so small and weak, Can crush and kill, declared the Greek.” —P.B. Strong

“To be united to Christ by faith is to throw off the thraldom of hostile powers…Christ’s victory is ours.” —F.F. Bruce