Job’s Faith Amid Tragedy

In the land of Uz lived Job, a man blameless and upright, who feared God and

turned from evil. He was blessed with seven sons, three daughters, vast livestock,

and many servants, making him the greatest among the people of the East. Job’s children often

feasted, and Job would rise early to offer sacrifices, thinking, “Perhaps my children

have sinned and cursed God.” This was his regular practice. One day,

the angels presented themselves before the Lord, and Satan came with them.

The Lord asked, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth.”

Satan replied, “Does Job fear God for nothing? Strike all he has, and he will surely