Thankful Response: “My Materials” – Job 1:3, 30:19

Thankful Response

My Possessions – Job 1:3, 30:19
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

How do we respond when life is good—and how do we respond when it is not? Job experienced extraordinary blessings, but he also endured unimaginable loss. His story challenges us to examine whether our gratitude and trust in God are rooted in our circumstances or in our understanding of who God is. Together we will explore different areas of life: my possessions, my status, my family, and my faith. When these areas are thriving, do we recognize God as the source of every blessing? When they are shaken or taken away, can we still see His presence and trust His character? A thankful response is not pretending everything is good. It is choosing to worship, trust, and remain faithful because God is always good—regardless of what is happening around us.

November 1 – My Possessions – Job 1:3, 30:19

November 8 – My Status – Job 29:21-22, 30:9-10

November 15 – My Family – Job 1:2-4, 29:5

November 22 – My Faith – Job 1:1, 30:20

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My Possessions

Job 1:3, 30:19

1. Our possessions are a from God.

But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! 1 Chronicles 29:14

⁹ Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. ¹⁰ Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine. Proverbs 3:9-10

Notes:

2. Our possessions must not be a .

Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” Luke 12:15

¹⁸ Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” ¹⁹ “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good. ²⁰ But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.’” ²¹ The man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” ²² When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ²³ But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich. ²⁴ When Jesus saw this, he said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God! ²⁵ In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” Luke 18:18-25

Notes:

3. Our possessions must not God.

¹⁷ Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. ¹⁸ Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. ¹⁹ By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.  1 Timothy 6:17-19

Notes:

Challenge:

How do your current possessions affect how you see God each day?

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

This week pray and ask God how He wants you to use the things He has given you to honor Him.

Read two chapters of Job per day throughout this series.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.