LESSONS FROM JOB
Job sure had a challenging life, but in the end he experienced twice as much of God’s blessings.
How could he take on the catastrophes he experienced and still come out having more?
We can learn from his experiences, so we can walk in the blessings of God.
Here are key lessons we can learn from Job:
- It is best to stay faithful to our God regardless of what happens. Job refused to curse God. He did not blame God for his misfortunes.
- He saw his life turn around, from grief to abundance, “when he prayed for his friends.” He got outside of himself and in spite of his problems he helped others.
- Job did not let go of his righteousness. He declared, “My heart shall not reproach me so long as I am alive.”
Job teaches us to stay faithful to our God. When we get outside of ourselves and minister to others, we realized God’s blessings. Job also held on to his righteousness. Notice Job’s declaration in God’s Word on these matters.
Job 23:11 & 12:
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
Job 27:6:
My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
As born again ones, we are favored in God’s eyes. We are His masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10 ISV). Let’s feed constantly on the Word of God. Profess our righteousness, because we have His. We too can come out on top, regardless what challenges we face.
Agape,
Bob