Lessons from a Job Season: God's Grace and Sovereignty in the Midst of Suffering

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Endorsements:

Union with Christ involves suffering (1 Peter 2:21), and that suffering can take many forms—whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. In this helpful treatment of suffering, brother McSherley comforts suffering believers with the comfort he received from God during his own “Job season” (2 Cor. 1:4), pointing them in their afflictions to the strength of Christ and the means of grace which He provides, such as prayer, singing, fellowshipping, and meditating. This book is biblical, faithful, practical, realistic, and the author makes himself vulnerable; it is excellent reading for the seasons of suffering that inevitably face the child of God. May this book point you, above all, to the suffering Lamb of God in whose strength we can persevere!

Dr. Joel R. Beeke
Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and
Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Grand Rapids, Michigan

It was my privilege to be frequently in touch with Travis as he and his family suffered through the afflictions described in this book. Travis never lost sight of God during that time, and he has kept Him in the forefront throughout this book. The overarching lesson of Lessons of a Job Season is that the promises of God are true, the presence of God is real, the power of God is invincible, and the grace of God is boundless. And if we can learn this now, we will know peace, provision, and hope whatever afflictions may befall us. All this Travis and his family had confirmed again and again, through many sources, as they looked to Jesus and found Him faithful, and as they continue doing to this day.

T. M. Moore
Principal, The Fellowship of Ailbe
Author, A Mighty Fortress: Meditations on the Sufficiency of God
Essex Junction, Vermont

The Lord, in His sovereignty, faithfully led the McSherley family through an extended season of trials and heartache. During this time, I had the privilege of observing first-hand how Travis sought to glorify Christ in and through these hardships. What a blessing it is that Travis has graciously shared seven lessons that the Lord taught him during his “Job season.” I highly recommend this biblical and practical book to those going through their own Job season, as well as pastors and church members ministering to others in the midst of suffering.

David Mitzenmacher
Associate Pastor, Grace Baptist Church
Author, Prayer and Politics
Cape Coral, Florida

Contents:

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION | A Job Season

LESSON 1 | His Grace Is Sufficient

LESSON 2 | Sing Often, Pray Always

LESSON 3 | The Power of “I Have Been There”

LESSON 4 | The Blessing of the Body of Christ

LESSON 5 | Grief Is Not the Enemy

LESSON 6 | Remember God

LESSON 7 | God Remembers

CONCLUSION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SCRIPTURE INDEX

ENDNOTES