No book in scripture gives us a practical look at the Great controversy like the book of Job. It opens, with God telling Satan: “There is no one on earth like him. For Job was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.” Job is also described as “the greatest man among all the people of the East.” He was wealthy like most people in the North African region and God had blessed him with seven sons and three daughters.
Scripture says, Job worshipped God faithfully. Every day he sacrificed a burnt offering for each of his children in case they had sinned against God. But the devil claimed that Job only served God for what he could get out of it. In other words, Job’s faith lacked integrity; Job only walked with God because it made him prosper.
God allowed Satan to test Job’s faith. God allowed Satan to take away Job’s children and wealth. And although Job’s faith became strained, it did not break. Job never cursed God. He remained faithful, even confessing, “The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.”
Today you may be going through a “Job moment” in your life. Life may be tough right now. Your walk with God isn’t making you rich, keeping you from sickness, or protecting your children from troubles. Will you, with Job, show the integrity of your faith by continuing to walk with God? Despite your present struggles, God will not leave your side. And like Job he will restore everything and more that the devil had taken.
“Job … was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.” Job 1:1
Let’s Pray
Yahweh, thank you for all you have given us and for being by our side in times of trouble. Father, give us integrity and increase our faith in you, so that when we and those around us are sick or have lost our livelihood, we don’t give up and break our love and commitment to you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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