It's been said that we live in "a dog eat dog world" - but the Bible assures us there is a healthy alternative to participating in grumbling and growling with one another - the Bible says we can choose to be "patient" with one another (see James 5:7-12).
Job is referenced in the above passage as a man who exemplified "patience" even in the face of adversity and significant life challenges - most people are familiar to some degree with Job's story and the axiom "he or she has the patience of Job" - which leads to my thoughts below.
Job 23: 10-11
10 But he knows the way that I take;
when he has tested me, I will come forth as
gold.11 My feet have closely followed his steps;
I have kept to his way without turning aside.
Job
is one who suffered immensely for righteousness sake - but consistently told the
truth and seldom lost his "patience" and never lost his way with God - we would
be wise to pray for and aim for the same in our relationships with one another, Amen?
Here's a concluding thought - the name Job and the job you are tasked to do each day are spelled the same way - look to make "patience" a pillar of your work life and look to bring "patience" home much like your paycheck and share it abundantly to strengthen your family.
God’s Peace and My Prayers,
Jeff
