When we started or planned something for a good reason or a good cause, and suddenly a misfortune occurred and brought things to sticks and bricks. We could not make out the meaning. Is God up to something? We are confused. But don’t lose sight of God in the midst of misfortune, however, this can be one of the keys of survival.
The weather catastrophe in Job’s life that resulted in his loss of property and the death of his children was but one of the shocking surprises he faced. (Job 1:19) “when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
On any given day, we can go from feasting to mourning, from celebrating life to processing death, or some other life challenge. Our lives can swiftly be reduced to “sticks and bricks”—financially, physically, emotionally, spiritually, pandemic and relationship. But God is more powerful than any storm. Surviving life’s trials requires faith that’s focused on Him—faith that enables us to say with Job and others, (Job 1:21) “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.”