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The Book of Job (5)


  • 4 months ago · Quote · #1

    mauerblume

                              Has Job fallen out of God`s grace?


    Job restored to prosperity by Laurent de la Hyre Prophet, Holy Forefather, 'Man of Patience'

    ( link from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_%28religious_figure%29)

     

    Again Satan came with other angels in front of God`s throne. And God asked him: "Have you considered my servant Job? … there is none like him in the earth ..." (Chapter 2 Verse 3)

    Satan knew that he had lost the “bet” with God according to Job. But he didn`t want to accept his defeat. So he said :… touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you into your face!”( Verse 4)

    And again God accepted the challenge, trusting and knowing his servant Job: “He is in your hand, but spare his life!” (Verse 6)

     

    Well, sometimes things are going bad. We are shocked, pray, trust in God …, but the things become even worse. So, are we fallen out of God`s grace?

    Do not believe this! He may take his protection from you or me for a while, but He will not take his grace from you or me. He may give you or me in Satan`s hand for a moment, but He knows already the outcome of this tempting situation.

    Remember what is said about Job in the New Testimony:

    You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

    (James 5,11 according to the "New International Bible")


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