Job lost everything: his wealth, his health, and his ten children. All swept away in one satanic storm. Reduced to a heap of flesh, ashes, and tears—rebuked by friends and jeered by strangers—righteous Job wrestled over the purpose and presence of God in the midst of unbearable pain.
With moving illustrations by Christopher Koelle, John Piper unfolds the story of Job in beautiful, compassionate poetry and revels in God's sovereign and surprisingly joyful purposes in allowing exquisite suffering in the lives of his saints. An uplifting book, especially for those experiencing great suffering and loss.
Buy the book here.
Read, or listen to John Piper read this book:
Part 1: O God, Have Mercy On My Seed
Part 2: That I Should Bear This Pain, Not You
Part 3: O Spare Me Now, My Friends, Your Packages of God
Part 4: Unkindly Has He Kindly Shown Me...God
Visit the Web site: jobthebook.com
Thursday, April 23, 2009
John Piper's poems on Job (DG Illustrated Edition)
"He is not poor nor much enticed who loses everything but Christ. ... Beware the thought that all is vain. In time God's wisdom will be plain."
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