Job: Into the Fire, Out of the Ashes

"You have heard of the patience of Job," said one New Testament writer (Jas 5:11). But have you heard of his impatience? Readers will soon learn that Job's patience lasted barely a week. Shortly after suffering unspeakable tragedies, Job spoke surprisingly impassive words of acceptance and trust in God in the face of loss. After seven days of suffering in silence, however, Job filled the air with complaints and accusations toward the God who had repaid his righteousness with ravaging.

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