Saturday, June 1 My flesh is covered with maggots and clods of dirt; my skin is full of scabs and pus.​—Job 7:5.

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Saturday, June 1

My flesh is covered with maggots and clods of dirt; my skin is full of scabs and pus.—Job 7:5.

 

Job enjoyed a close friendship with Jehovah. He had a large, united family, and he was very wealthy. (Job 1:1-5) But in just one day, Job lost nearly everything. First, he lost his wealth. (Job 1:13-17) Then, all his beloved children died. Imagine the shock, grief, and despair that Job and his wife felt on learning that all ten of their children had been crushed to death. No wonder Job ripped his clothes apart in mourning and collapsed to the ground! (Job 1:18-20) Satan next attacked Job’s health and robbed him of his dignity. (Job 2:6-8) At one time, Job had been highly respected in his community. People came to him for guidance. (Job 31:18) Now they avoided him. He was an outcast, rejected by his brothers, his close companions, and even by his own household servants!—Job 19:13, 14, 16. w22.06 21 ¶5-6