From Job 1:12 we learn how Job, even though his world was crumbling, still kept faith in the Lord and praised Him. He knew that despite what was happening to him at the time, everything the Lord did, or allowed to happen, was part of His ultimate plan. He managed to keep his faith even in the worst of times.

In 1Peter 3 we find that even though someone has wronged you that you shouldn’t lash out at them, you should use the opportunity to do good. As much as we would like everything to be perfect in our lives, in general we can be certain that it won’t be. Don’t see the bad times as a chance to lash out, but as a chance to do good. A chance to shine and be the light that the Lord put you here to be. When evil hits you, don’t hit back, turn the other cheek.

Jesus, when facing the ultimate loss, turned that cheek and asked Gods forgiveness for those who were wronging him. Let’s strive to have that kind of faith and be strong in it when the darkness of the world surrounds us.