Read Job 29.
"Oh, for the good old days."
Job longed for times past when he felt close to God, when he daily experienced the blessings of God, when he was surrounded by his family, and enjoyed prosperity. In those days, he was a respected member of the community. Because he had resources, he generously helped those in need. People could not wait to hear his counsel. "I lived like a king..." (v.25)
But those days were gone. Things changed. He lost his health. His family was gone. Without his wealth, people no longer had respect or use for him. On top of that he felt distant from God.
When everything around us changes (and eventually they will) and the storms of life assail us (and they will), we must have an immovable anchor in our lives that holds firm and never changes.
Concerning our personal relationship with God, the writer of Hebrews put it this way: "...we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul..." (Hebrews 6:18-19)
In a world that ever changes, there is One who never does. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)
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