Lessons from a Job Season

Union with Christ involves suffering (1 Peter 2:21), and that suffering can take many forms—whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. In this helpful treatment of suffering, brother McSherley comforts suffering believers with the comfort he received from God during his own “Job season” (2 Cor. 1:4), pointing them in their afflictions to the strength of Christ and the means of grace which He provides, such as prayer, singing, fellowshipping, and meditating. This book is biblical, faithful, practical, realistic, and the author makes himself vulnerable; it is excellent reading for the seasons of suffering that inevitably face the child of God. May this book point you, above all, to the suffering Lamb of God in whose strength we can persevere!

It was my privilege to be frequently in touch with Travis as he and his family suffered through the afflictions described in this book. Travis never lost sight of God during that time, and he has kept Him in the forefront throughout this book. The overarching lesson of Lessons of a Job Season is that the promises of God are true, the presence of God is real, the power of God is invincible, and the grace of God is boundless. And if we can learn this now, we will know peace, provision, and hope whatever afflictions may befall us. All this Travis and his family had confirmed again and again, through many sources, as they looked to Jesus and found Him faithful, and as they continue doing to this day.

The Lord, in His sovereignty, faithfully led the McSherley family through an extended season of trials and heartache. During this time, I had the privilege of observing first-hand how Travis sought to glorify Christ in and through these hardships. What a blessing it is that Travis has graciously shared seven lessons that the Lord taught him during his “Job season.” I highly recommend this biblical and practical book to those going through their own Job season, as well as pastors and church members ministering to others in the midst of suffering.