“14 and a messenger came to Job and said,
“The
oxen (500 yoke) were plowing and the donkeys (500) feeding beside them, 15 when the Sabeans raided
them and took them away—indeed they have killed the servants …
16 While he was still
speaking, another also came and said, “The fire of God fell from heaven and
burned up the sheep (7,000) and the servants….
17 While he was still
speaking, another also came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided
the camels (3,000) and took them away, yes, and killed the servants…
18 While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons (seven) and
daughters (three) were eating… 19 and suddenly a great wind came
from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on
the young people, and they are dead…
20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he
fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from
my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken
away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Who in life do not go thru things? In life we all WILL face challenges, but we
must understand that, as children
of the most high GOD trying to live for HIM our challenges can be even greater
as our character gets tested. Do not be
afraid, for God is with us and He will never leave us or forsake us, besides, “No
temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted
beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way
of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”[1]
Now
really, think when was the last time that you lost your oxen, donkeys, sheep,
camels, and their attendants, and even your children, all in the same day???
This
is a pretty scary scenario even to be pictured; and indeed a GREAT time of
testing for Job. Do you know anyone who could have been able to handle this the
way this man of God, did? I don’t!
I’ve
been in situations where the only thing I want to do is run to my Father’s
feet, and really I’ve stayed there, receiving the comfort that only He can give
in HIS own special way.
See, when
you go to the Father, you can cry because of the hurts you’re going thru, you
can tell HIM how terrible you feel, how much so and so took from you, how you
cannot understand what’s going on. He
will hear you, until you’ve said it all, and when you can say no more and just
cry it all out. And then HIS cup of strength gets poured in from the top of
your head running down to cover your body, bringing you the much needed comfort. And when you get up, even though the problems
may have not been resolved just yet, the peace and the hope that comes as a
result of spending that time with JESUS, its priceless!
And most likely that was the time Job had, a time with GOD, as he tore his robe, shave
his head, fell to the ground, and worshiped for only with God’s suspension he
could of reply the way he did; “Naked I came, and naked I shall leave”. That’s almost unbelievable, but God in HIS
mercy, HE allowed this report to be created, as a testimony of HIS GRACE, and
MERCY towards us. Also for us to recognize that if for Job, that was a man who
knew GOD and lived for HIM, if it was hard for him, how much harder could be for
those that do not know GOD, and cannot have the endurance given by the GOD he served?
My
friend, that’s what the Lord wants me to leave you with today, when HARD TIMES
come, leave everything, and GO TO HIM!
You do not have to tear up your robe, or shave your head, like Job exactly
did, but just come to JESUS feet, the way you are! Redemption has been paid by HIM; you just have
to accept the fact that HE did it because of HIS love for you and me, for HE
LOVES us! As you do, a life of victory in JESUS is
possible!!!
Call
upon HIS name, admit your sins to HIM, declare that you believe JESUS paid in
the cross for those sins, and confess HIM as your Savior and Master of your
life. Then start having DAILY
conversations with HIM, and join a church where The Bible is studied.
If
you want me to pray with you or need some help finding a church, or more
information about living for God, do not hesitate and let me know.
GOD
bless you, I’m praying for you; and remember VICTORY IS ONLY IN JESUS!
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