Job 1: 5 And it was so, when the days of their feasts were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.
This leads us to our second point: [2] In some instances, you may not know when, or how your faith will be tested, for if you knew you would most likely take all precautionary measures, to mitigate, or lessen the collateral damage. If Job was given a heads up by God, about what was about to take place, he no doubt would have beefed up his security, he would have warned his children not to throw that birthday party.
And he, no doubt would have taken steps to insulate himself and his family and workers against the marauders who were scheduled by devils, to create havoc, and carnage. Very often, the Christian is going about his or her daily routine, minding his or her own business, not interfering with anybody, and praying habitually when out of the blue, the trial of your faith comes upon you without warning. This is when reserve oil is needed most.
The suddenness of the trial often tends to produce knee jerk reactions, and as the storm may turn into a blizzard, some could become discombobulated. In Job’s case, his spontaneous reaction was to remain calm and resilient, trusting in The God whom he had visited every day and every morning.
Job 3: 25 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. 26 I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
May God add his blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!