Job 29: Job Grieves the Life He Lost

Have you ever caught yourself longing for the “good old days”? That’s exactly where we find Job as he reminisces about a time when he was honored in his community, when God’s favor felt almost tangible, and his counsel was eagerly sought by everyone around him. But those days now seem heartbreakingly distant. In this chapter, we hear the ache of a man desperate to reclaim a lost sense of blessing—and we’re reminded how quickly life can turn upside down.

The Rev. Doug Griebenaw, Mission Advocate at KFUO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Job 29.

Why do the righteous suffer? That’s the burning question at the heart of the book of Job—one of the most profound and challenging books in all of Scripture. From a Lutheran perspective, Job’s story isn’t just about a man enduring unimaginable hardship; it’s about wrestling with God’s will, grappling with well-meaning but misguided advice, and ultimately finding comfort in God’s grace rather than human understanding. As Job’s friends offer simplistic answers, Job demands the truth, and God’s response reminds us of His infinite wisdom and mercy. Through it all, we see glimpses of Christ—the truly innocent sufferer—who redeems our pain and points us to the cross, where suffering meets salvation. Join us as we journey through Job, confronting tough questions about faith, suffering, and God's mysterious ways with hope grounded in Christ alone.

Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.