Read: Job 29:1-17

Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth? -Job 2:3

In 1984 the newspapers told of the plight of a child in Mexico City. The 4-year-old boy
had been orphaned and severely burned in a gas explosion that took the lives of 500
people. Millions saw the story and probably quickly forgot about it. But one woman in New
York City was deeply moved and couldn’t get the little boy off her mind.

This woman’s concern led to efforts to find the boy, followed by 2 years of
medical assistance, gifts, visits, and finally adoption proceedings. He had someone who
loved him, someone who cared so much that she gave herself to him. I’d say she was
one in a million!

That story brings to mind the patriarch Job. We usually think of him as a righteous man
who suffered. But there was much more about him that made it possible for the Lord to say,
"There is none like him on the earth." In chapters 29-31 of Job, we get a more
complete picture of the man. He proved his heart for God by reaching out to others. He was
"one in a million" to orphans, widows, and other oppressed persons (29:12-17;
31:16-22).

Father, please give us a heart that reaches out to others. May we stand out as men and
women who extend Your compassion and love to people in need.

• Martin R. De Haan II

Putting It Into Practice Ask God to show you someone you can help and specific ways you
can help that person. Make it your goal this week to offer assistance.

REAL LOVE WILL HELP THOSE

WHO HAVE NOTHING TO GIVE IN RETURN.

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1999 by Radio Bible Class, Grand Rapids,Michigan. Used by
permission.

• Geo –

Edwardsburg, MI