The Bible tells the story of a man named Job, who lost everything that was important to him in one day.  Within a matter of moments he received the news that his livestock, his employees, much of his wealth, and even his sons and daughters were gone.  Everything had been stolen or destroyed.

How would you handle that kind of news?  What Job did next serves as the ultimate example of the belief that God is sovereign and worthy of our praise, no matter what kind of difficulties we experience.

Verse 20 of Job chapter 1 says, “Job stood up and tore his robe in grief.  Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.” When everything fell apart, Job worshipped God.  Even when he didn’t understand why, he still worshipped.

Job’s actions declared that worshipping God shouldn’t be conditional, based on what he does or does not do for us.  He deserves our worship at all times because of who he is.

So, the next time you experience difficult circumstances, whether you feel like it or not, worship God.  It will help bring things into the proper perspective.  It will remind you of the fact that he is God, and you are not.