There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them. And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.
Job 1:1-5 KJV
Have you ever take time to look at your curriculum vitae and matched it alongside that of Job before looking down on that righteous man who is passing through an affliction. The story of job as accounted in the bible is simply the unfolding of the mystery behind the suffering of the righteous. Many believe it was as a result of Job's confessed fear. But it is more about establishment and confirmation of believers righteousness to the Devil; the second force contesting for the soul of man with God.
And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the Lord , and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord .
Job 1:8-12 KJV
Every believer is designed by default to enjoy divine protection and fruitfulness from God
The extent of God defense for Christian is so strong that Satan misinterpret it as equal no spiritual commitment from man. Thus the reason for afflictions. God need man to confirm by themselves the effectiveness of their power of choice. Salvation is a gift of God by Christ Jesus, but confirmation of salvation comes from man.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10 KJV
Many are in the Christian world today that God cannot present their CV to Satan because of the attachment to possession. How many can act like Job.
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord . In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. Job 1:20-22 KJV
If you are already in the school of affliction congratulations because the first level confirmation of your righteousness was concluded. God had approved your faith already and showing you forth for second level confirmation. But please know the fire at this level burn so much because Satan will be permitted to do just anything except ownership of your soul. The point still remains Satan knew that you have the power of choice to deliver the soul unto him.
The reason for your losses, why the pain and sorrow, if they are traceable to your confession of faith in Jesus Christ; endure the pain. Satan will raise just anybody both within the Church and outside to enforce sin on you. They will mock your righteousness, faith and hope of redemption. Hold on to worship of God. Focus on the glory awaiting the Saints. Many whose faith is only tied to what the Lord had done will someday pass through similar test or remained doomed forever by love of the world. I can imaging God difficulty in presenting the profile of many acclaimed Christian to Satan. But no matter how well we try to avoid it, God need Satan to confirm believers righteousness and the tools of Satan are Affliction, Tribulation, Peril, Hunger, Sickness, Poverty, Sword and all manners of evil. But we have assurance of salvation only if we hold on to the Cross of Jesus Christ and committed to worship of God.
Always remember when you go through tribulations like Job that restoration is sure only if you hold on in faith.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
Psalms 34:19 KJV.
Note: How far Satan can go in confirmation of believer's righteousness depend on God and the things we need to forsake to cling permanently to the Cross of Jesus Christ. When that is done everlasting rest follows both here on earth and in heaven.
Job 1:1-5 KJV
Have you ever take time to look at your curriculum vitae and matched it alongside that of Job before looking down on that righteous man who is passing through an affliction. The story of job as accounted in the bible is simply the unfolding of the mystery behind the suffering of the righteous. Many believe it was as a result of Job's confessed fear. But it is more about establishment and confirmation of believers righteousness to the Devil; the second force contesting for the soul of man with God.
And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the Lord , and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord .
Job 1:8-12 KJV
Every believer is designed by default to enjoy divine protection and fruitfulness from God
The extent of God defense for Christian is so strong that Satan misinterpret it as equal no spiritual commitment from man. Thus the reason for afflictions. God need man to confirm by themselves the effectiveness of their power of choice. Salvation is a gift of God by Christ Jesus, but confirmation of salvation comes from man.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10 KJV
Many are in the Christian world today that God cannot present their CV to Satan because of the attachment to possession. How many can act like Job.
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord . In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. Job 1:20-22 KJV
If you are already in the school of affliction congratulations because the first level confirmation of your righteousness was concluded. God had approved your faith already and showing you forth for second level confirmation. But please know the fire at this level burn so much because Satan will be permitted to do just anything except ownership of your soul. The point still remains Satan knew that you have the power of choice to deliver the soul unto him.
The reason for your losses, why the pain and sorrow, if they are traceable to your confession of faith in Jesus Christ; endure the pain. Satan will raise just anybody both within the Church and outside to enforce sin on you. They will mock your righteousness, faith and hope of redemption. Hold on to worship of God. Focus on the glory awaiting the Saints. Many whose faith is only tied to what the Lord had done will someday pass through similar test or remained doomed forever by love of the world. I can imaging God difficulty in presenting the profile of many acclaimed Christian to Satan. But no matter how well we try to avoid it, God need Satan to confirm believers righteousness and the tools of Satan are Affliction, Tribulation, Peril, Hunger, Sickness, Poverty, Sword and all manners of evil. But we have assurance of salvation only if we hold on to the Cross of Jesus Christ and committed to worship of God.
Always remember when you go through tribulations like Job that restoration is sure only if you hold on in faith.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
Psalms 34:19 KJV.
Note: How far Satan can go in confirmation of believer's righteousness depend on God and the things we need to forsake to cling permanently to the Cross of Jesus Christ. When that is done everlasting rest follows both here on earth and in heaven.
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