Author: Jojo Agot

Pastor at Victory. Faculty and adviser at Every Nation Leadership Institute (ENLI). MA in Theology and Mission at Every Nation Seminary.

Making Sense of Job’s Suffering

And when they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him. And they raised their voices and wept, and they tore their robes and sprinkled dust on their heads toward heaven. And they sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.

–Job 2:11-13

It would have been perfect if they just remained silent and went home afterwards. Unfortunately, Job’s friends started talking and from there, things got more complicated. They originally intended to comfort Job but they ended up accusing him of secret sins.

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Internal Purity

Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

—Psalm 19:13-14

How to Humble the Soul

There are two things that are suited to humble the souls of men– a due consideration of God, and then of ourselves. Of God, in His greatness, glory, holiness, power, majesty, and authority; of ourselves, in our mean, abject, and sinful condition. The man that understands the evil of his own heart, how vile it is, is the only useful, fruitful, and solidly believing and obedient person.

John Owen, Triumph Over Temptation

Grace for the Hurting

The world doesn’t end when you’re hurt. In a matter of weeks or months, you will gain a better perspective about why things turned sour. Someday you’ll understand why. Someday, things will become clearer.

But for now, you need faith to believe that despite the pain, the Lord is on your side. You need faith to believe that indeed, all things work together for the good of those who love God. That includes good things, painful things, wonderful things, terrible things. 

Carry on with your life. Move on. Remember that despite your terrible situation, God is still good and it is still a beautiful life.