Proverbs 12:21
As we near Valentines Day, and my anniversary, I remember the oath I took to my wife on our wedding day before God and all our friends. It ended with "until death do us part" - a life long pledge of commitment. In the verse above, Solomon provides God's eternal promise to his children.
While we may have trials and temptations, we are assured of God's protection. I am often reminded of Job. The Lord describes him as "a perfect and upright man, one that feareth God and escheweth evil" (Job 1:8). I am not sure if it is possible to get a higher recommendation from God than what he bestowed upon Job. And yet, he lost everything but his wife, including his health. If one of God's favorite persons endures this much pain and suffering, why should we complain? I believe we would have a difficult time getting God to approve so well of our behavior.
And yet, in the end, Job is blessed more than ever before. More importantly, he is rewarded with a one-on-one conversation with the Lord. What a true blessing. And the summary? God protected him. And he will do the same for us. While I may fail my wife in providing and protecting her after I have passed on. There is no expiration on God's protection of His children. What a comfort during our meager struggles to know that we are truly protected!
