“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 KJV
The book of Job is a big book with a big message, and it’s most times misquoted by various individuals missing the “hidden” and true meaning—Devotion to God.
The friends of Job who criticized him for endless chapters, stating reasons why he lost his children, finances, and suffered with boils from head to toe…all claiming “he sinned” somehow against God.
Well…Job was an upstanding godly man who followed the LORD in every way and celebrated his life accordingly. The things that transpired was a “test” and God allowed it to teach many generations for years to come…through Job’s unwavering faith. God allowed it. Why? Because there are reasons behind each trial and tribulation…and there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Although the book of Job may be hard for many to take…and it has been said of the majority that it is “depressing” — it really isn’t. It is a book to rejoice at the faith, devotion and endless loyalty being exhibited by Job.
Even though he lost his ten children, his cattle, his livelihood in every sense of the word, and his health…he clung to his last shred of decency through patience and hope, ultimately reaping reward.
His friends…who needs friends like this huh?…were quick to point out why these things were happening…not even considering that it may have been allowed by God, as a tool for many, for years to come.
Job’s patience is undeniable as is his love for God. There were several passages which may have showed a dip in his faith…but he never lost faith in God. With each read you’ll you be able to see the patience and the spirit of Job shining through.
Even when his wife yelled, “ Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.” (Job 2:9) He wouldn’t do it. His love and patience and devotion wouldn’t allow him to do so.
Eventually, God came to his assistance, spoke with him directly, and rewarded him with children, crops, and riches far beyond what he had ever known.
He allowed the “enemy” to do these things to Job…ultimately replacing evil for good in rewarding Job.
This lesson is so critical today.
No matter what’s happening in the world…all around the world and in our country…things that are happening is only because the LORD is allowing it to happen.
He can stop anything a dime if He chooses to do so.
He is in full control and on the throne at all times.
Those that stay diligent in His reverent word and align to His will, are safely within the confines of His loving arms and protection.
Patience and faith. What is meant by that?
Patience–– the ability to wait on God and realize He is in control.
Faith–the ability to reach into the bowels of His word and grasp to the fullest extent what that means.
The message? God loves us all, so very much. And, sometimes He needs to allow things in order to get our attention, and in order to bring us higher unto Him, and closer in spirit.
When we surrender ourselves to Him and allow Him to take control, and sit and wait upon God…we are always going to be okay. We are never alone…He is with us until the end of time.
Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
What an amazing God we serve.
Have you read His word today?
Have you read His word at all?
Pick it up…and get ready for your spirit to respond to His voice.
It’s an experience that only a true believer can understand.
And as far as the Book of Job goes…Remember, God allowed it for a reason. A lot of individuals have interpreted this book, but the outcome is the same. God knew what was happening, just as He knows what’s happening every nano second of our lives.
And, just as He allows things to happen to this very day in time. We may not know the reason why in this lifetime…but we will eventually in the Eternity.
Thank You Father for Your love and direction, Amen~
“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,”
Ephesians 1:11 ESV
The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.