S) "6 If you are pure and upright,
Surely now He would rouse Himself for you
And restore your righteous estate. 7 “Though your beginning was insignificant,
Yet your end will increase greatly."
Job 8:6-7(NASB)
O) SPOILER: Bildad was right, he just got the timing wrong. Job was, in fact, pure and upright and God did, in fact, rouse Himself for Job and restored his righteous estate. And, he was also right that Job's end increased greatly. His mistake was assuming that all of it would happens sooner than later. God has His own timing and His own purposes. He knew that Job could endure, which he did, and so He was able to use Job's life.
A) I need to assume nothing with God, particularly with regard to His timing. I know several Bible verses that promise tremendous prosperity and security and all-around good things; however, I do not know when I'll see all of that. There have been, and will continue to be, Christians in great numbers all over the world who face terrible circumstances. For my part, I need to be sure that whatever I face, I remain faithful and patient, even beyond death. If all God's promises only come to fruition after I leave this earth, He will still have blessed me greatly. I need to endure everything, praising Him throughout it all.
P) Father, You know and I don't. Holy Spirit, remind me of that fact as often as it takes, for me to be humble in every circumstance. You protect, provide, heal, and bless all according to Your own divine timing. I will choose to trust in Your will, knowing that You are a good Father; You are a good Lord; You are a good God. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) I need to assume nothing with God, particularly with regard to His timing. I know several Bible verses that promise tremendous prosperity and security and all-around good things; however, I do not know when I'll see all of that. There have been, and will continue to be, Christians in great numbers all over the world who face terrible circumstances. For my part, I need to be sure that whatever I face, I remain faithful and patient, even beyond death. If all God's promises only come to fruition after I leave this earth, He will still have blessed me greatly. I need to endure everything, praising Him throughout it all.
P) Father, You know and I don't. Holy Spirit, remind me of that fact as often as it takes, for me to be humble in every circumstance. You protect, provide, heal, and bless all according to Your own divine timing. I will choose to trust in Your will, knowing that You are a good Father; You are a good Lord; You are a good God. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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