Need to Know: Do What’s Right!

Job loved God and obeyed Him. God blessed Job with many children. Job prayed that God would take care of his children. Job was a rich man. He had many sheep, camels, donkeys, and oxen. Job had many servants to work for him. Job was the greatest man among all the people who lived in the country. Then some bad things happened to Job. He no longer had animals, money, a house, or even his family. All of this upset Job and he was very sad. But Job knew God did not make these things happen. Job knew God loved him and was always with him. Job even praised God while the bad things happened. Job’s wife did not understand why the bad things happened. She fussed at Job. But Job knew that good things happen and bad things happen, but God always loves us. Job’s friends went to visit him. They wanted to help Job and comfort him. They stayed with Job many days. Job was sad about all that had happened, but he knew God always loved him and cared for him. Job did not blame God for anything that went wrong. Yes, these were bad times for Job, but God was always with him. Job knew the best thing to do was continue to obey God.

Scripture:Revelation 1; 5:13 Need to Know: God Loves Me!

Jesus never gave up. Even when people said mean or untrue things or argued or tried to hurt Him, Jesus kept on doing what God sent Him to do. The person who wrote the book of Hebrews wanted people to be like Jesus and be strong. The writer said, “Stay in the race and don’t quit. Keep looking ahead and thinking about Jesus. He is our example.” Jesus obeyed God and did everything God said to do. The writer said we should do that as well. “You are children to God. He will guide you and help you know how to live.” The Hebrews writer named other things people should do to please God and show they love Him and want to be like Jesus— • Be kind and peaceful. Don’t be angry. • Love one another and welcome people. • Be happy with what you have. • Respect your leaders who love Jesus. • Praise God. • Do what is good.