Dec. 6, 2017
Job1-Part 2
LET IT GLOW
What do we do whenever we are accused of doing wrong, but in reality we did what was right? It may be that the accuser is blaming us for what they actually did wrong. Hmm. I hadn't thought of it that way. Lord, thank You for showing me the truth of the matter as You see it. All this time, I thought that I was to blame. Instead, it was me that revealed her sin. Now I am free to forgive her of those heart-cutting words. I am free to love her again.
Be alert, friends, for the accuser of wrongs and sin is trying to devour us, break us, crush our faith in God.
Our scenery changes from the godly man Job and his family; from good news, wonderful blessings, business integrity, purity of heart, and professional respect. A totally different scene opens about which Job knows nothing. Something is happening in the heavenlies. Shall we pull back the curtain and see what is occurring:
On a particular day, the sons of God, which literally means sons of Elohim, or divine beings, which were angels and messengers of God, were appearing before their Master in God's court. Now, these divine beings were not worshiped. They have no authority of their own and can only do what God commands or permits them to do. (Falwell)
The angels came to present themselves before God, to whom they are accountable. Satan was among them. In the Hebrew text, Satan is referred to The Satan, which means adversary, opponent, the arch-enemy of good. In noun form, Satan is called the Adversary or the Accuser.
Keep in mind that Satan does not have a red body carrying a pitchfork, whispering ugly little things in your ear from your shoulder. Instead, He is the most brilliant, powerful, archangel that God ever created. He is insidious and invisible.
We may not be aware of God's carrying out a plan that would amaze or shock us. He permits things that we would never expect. He works behind the scenes. Before God asked Satan what he was doing, God knew the answer. He also knew how Job would react to all the hardships and trials coming. God knew when the things important to Job were taken away from him, Job would remain faithful. (The thing is, Satan did not know this. He accused Job of only serving God because of the blessings God bestowed upon him.)
How deeply do we love our God? Throughout the years, God has been my Rock, my Strong Arm, my Encourager, my friend. He is Emanuel, God with us. He has never forsaken me nor left me to deal with pain all alone. His love is Everlasting. His mercies are new every morning.
Are His hands holding us, stable and strong of faith through our trial? Through the accusations of the evil one? How about you, dear friend?
LET IT GROW
What is the conversation between God and Satan (NLT)?
- Where have you come from, Satan?
- I've been patrolling the earth, watching everything that's going on.
- Have you noticed, considered, my servant Job?
- Yes, but Job has good reason to fear God. You have always put a wall of protection (hedge) around him and his home and his property.
- You have made him prosper in everything he does. Look how rich he is! But reach out and take away everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face!
- All right, you may test him. Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don't harm him physically. (Satan was not allowed to take Job's life.)
- So Satan left the LORD's presence.
Verse 10 says: but the God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that we have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Remember, God is sovereignly controlling all. Even our Adversary is under His control. Are we allowing God to control us?
Is He restoring and supporting us? Are we leaning upon Jesus Christ, the LORD? Come, let us adore Him.
LET IT GO
Humble myself under the mighty hand of God.
Trust that He will exalt me in due time.
Cast all my care upon Him, for He cares for me. (1 Peter 5:6-7)
Pray for a hedge of protection around my family, church, and president from Satan's power.
Stand firm against evil and strong in my faith.
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