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GOD BLESSES HIS SERVANT
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Job 42:10-17
Psalm 136:1-9
There is no holiness
without a warfare.
(J C Ryle)
GOD BLESSES HIS SERVANT
Although at that time he did not understand it, Job had been drawn into the universal conflict between God and Satan. This happened because of his own dedication to the Lord. He had been a captive of the suffering and trials caused by Satan, but God having proven Job faithful now released him from his suffering. Satan’s ability to persecute the people of God is limited. It was at the time Job was praying for his friends that he was released from his trials. His suffering started when he was in full fellowship with God. Now, it ended with Job understanding God much better than he did before (Job 42:10).
When God’s blessing appeared to have left Job, his friends and relatives also left. When God’s blessing returned, his friends also returned. The Scriptures tell us that wealth makes many friends but poverty sees friends depart. Job would enjoy having his friends and relatives back, but now he knew that God was the only one who could really be depended upon (Job 42:11; Prov 19:4).
In every area of life, Job was more greatly blessed than before. This blessing was God’s testimony that Job had served Him and won a great victory. It was a testimony to the world that Job’s trust was in his Redeemer. God rewarded His servant Job with a full life with which to serve Him. He not only had blessing here on earth, but would receive rewards in heaven that the human mind cannot comprehend (Job 42:12-16).
Job had exhibited confidence that his faith in God was enough to meet every need. This faithfulness brought victory in the universal conflict, proving God true and Satan to be a defeated foe. Job’s trust in the Lord brought a victory he could not see or even understand. May we exhibit this same confidence in God. In this way, He will bless us and count us as His faithful servants.
THOUGHT: Why did Job have a special relationship with God?
PRAYER: Father, all praise and thanks be to Thee for Thou hast given me the victory through Jesus Christ.