Lesson form The first chapter of Job

Job kept God’s LAW (Exodus 20:3-17) AND Deuteronomy 28 was fulfilled.

Job was blessed and was great because of his conduct and based on His relationship with God. Ellen G. White writes and says our success depends on how we work for the Lord. I’d like to believe that Job was a good sermon and the people who surrounded him came to know God. But we find Job doing something interesting: 0ffering sacrifices on behalf of his children: This teaches us that righteousness does not depend on those that surround you but it is determined with your connection to God.

It is evident that satan is the one who is behind all the bad things that happen to Job and likewise to us. But take note that the choices you make also can result in such (Painful results).it is also made clear that God is not responsible for anyone’s death but He allows Stan to do so(or rather He has the last say in everyone’s life). Not convinced? Stephen was stoned by people influenced by the Devil but God did not save Stephen. But we know with faithfulness ETERNAL LIFE is guaranteed!

We also learn that from the beginning Job acknowledged that all his wealth was from God and not by his might and wisdom. Do we acknowledge God for our achievements? And as we go along we find an interesting point, which fits in well with “THE STATE OF THE DEAD”. He says he came naked, he will die naked-we don’t hear him talking about heaven. Thus, when you die you go underground.

Another point: after all these calamities in one day (death of his children, flock, servants) He still does not curse God…he never uttered “Why me God?” What do you do when faced with painful situations: Do u murmur? We are told Jesus never murmured instead he was like a sheep ready to be slain.

What about the servants who carried the report? I believe God preserved their lives so that they could testify of His goodness amid such distress. This serves as a reminder : When all the other girls fall pregnant and you don’t: u have nothing to boast about BUT to praise .When you pass while others fail: it is not your wisdom but God’s HELP. Yes, u studied BUT still GOD DESERVES PRAISE BECAUSE Satan’s angels were roaming around trying to distract you. All in All when the light shines on our side, WE ONLY HAVE to PRAISE God and proclaim His goodness.

Also an interesting FACT: We see Satan bring fire from Heaven. It shows that Satan has powers and in Matthew 24:24 WE ARE WARNED AGAINST SUCH. Even Revelation 13:12-13 talks about the beast that could perform miracles. This calls for spiritual discernment and Study of the Word as satan is roaming around seeking whom he may devour and if it were possible even the elect.

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