Job 1-2

God Himself testified about Job, His servant , " .. For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil."  Even as He allowed Satan to take all that Job owned and then to ruin his physical health, God spoke of Job's integrity.

He knows us each, just like He knew Job.  He knew the questions that Job would ask.  He knew the sorrow and depression that would come.  He knew the arguments that would be given.  He knew that in the end, Job would remain His servant, blameless and upright.   God knows when we suffer.  He knows that we will question His love for us,  that we will become sorrowful or depressed.  He knows that we might become angry with Him or that we will doubt Him.  But, He is also aware of the outcome... and His purpose is always for our good.

We can be encouraged by this passage for it reveals that Satan is restrained by God's word, always !
Like Job we can accept the good and the adversity from His Hands, for He is trustworthy.  That doesn't mean it will be easy.  But, He will get us through it.

We must learn to keep on trusting the Lord as Job did.  He was steadfast in his faith. We are called to persevere and to overcome through Christ;  to stand firm, like Job.   God has given to us His armor- the belt of Truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the shield of  faith, the shoes of peace, the sword of the Spirit - so that we may stand in His strength and keep standing against the enemy.

Father in heaven,  hallowed be Your Name.  Your kingdom has come and we long for all to come and bow before You, our Sovereign King.  May Your will be done here, on earth as it is in heaven.  Let Your will be done in my life, that I may stand firm in Christ.  Lead me Lord, to fight the good fight, finish the course, and keep the faith, I pray in Jesus' Name, amen.