#soap # Job 01 ## Title: What Greatness Looks Like ## Scripture: (Job 1:21) He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return there. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. May the name of the Lord be blessed!” (NET) ## Observation: Job has lost everything. It’s absolutely terrible. When this happens, it is human nature to look for someone to blame. No one would have blamed Job for having a “human moment” and blame everything, including God, for what was happening. However, he didn’t do this. Instead, he remembered where his strength came from and who it all belongs to. He acknowledged the greatness of God and that all blessings come from Him. This is what greatness looks like. Weak people blame and complain. Strong people feel all the same emotions, but don’t let those emotions turn into a bitter soul. Now, as we move through Job, we’ll see how deep his sorrow goes, and that’s okay. The challenge is to not let it make our hearts bitter toward God. ## Application: Trust God in the dark with the same energy we trust Him in the light. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being trustworthy.