Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.
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God has not abandoned us any more than he abandoned Job. He never abandons anyone on whom he has set his love; nor does Christ, the good shepherd, ever lose track of his sheep.
Interpretation
What this quote means
God's love and attention persist even during our trials, akin to the story of Job in the Bible.
In this quote, J. I. Packer emphasizes the unwavering nature of God's love and presence in our lives, especially during difficult times. He compares our struggles to that of Job, who endured immense suffering yet remained under God's care, illustrating that we are never truly abandoned by divine love, akin to how a good shepherd is always aware of his sheep's whereabouts and needs.
Themes
FaithLoveSufferingShepherdGod
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about faith during hardships, one might reference this quote to reassure the congregation.
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