We read many stories in the Bible which show us the truth and error.
Look at the book of Job, first you need to understand the battle that took him to his knees.
The test of Jobs faith, came after the attack on his character by the accuser.
This said – remember the same goes for each of us. First we are attacked and then comes the test of our faith.
A powerful tool to keep in mind is this, the Lord is for you – not against you.
The Word clearly says God was for Job.
God knew Job well and the accuser would only be proving Job’s faith in God. I love this!
On the battle field which is life – we often forget who knows the beginning from the end. Staying in His word daily will remind us to trust Him.
Many have experienced painful losses, some more then others.
Grief comes like waves, sometimes overwhelming, sometimes calm, and often triggered unexpectedly.
In Jobs grief he never stopped believing in God, did he question the motives sure – but he did not stop talking to God.
All that he had was instantly gone, next health issues. The non support of his wife who tells him to curse God and die.
Why did she do that, because Job was still trusting – waiting on God and she wasn’t as faithful.
Next his friends doubted his integrity, yet Job still trusted God.
So here’s another weapon of truth for the battlefield.
Never stop believing in Gods love towards you.
Even if you don’t understand why He is allowing you to get knocked down again and again, don’t stop talking to Him.
If you have to holler and scream do it – but don’t get quite in battle.
Let your mind stand firm even if you can’t praise God in your storms – cry out because if you are talking to Him..you are still trusting Him.
Remember the battle is already won.
The enemy of your soul would like you to believe God can not be trusted. Like Job – the enemy will go after everything you love, he is the Accuser of the brethren and yet he will be cast down for good when Christ comes.
So do not go quiet in the battle for truth.
It takes hope and courage in this life, to each a measure of faith is given.
The Lord was near to Job, he only needed to wait on the Lord.
Even though Job lived perfectly before God – he still had to battle for truth because of the accusations of the enemy.
His life and heart towards God was tested – not because God desired this but because the evil one said Job was not as faithful as God said.
It was the relationship Job had with the Lord that saved Job.
Our Father in Heaven will bestow upon His servants the strength needed for the trials. We must only trust, no matter the cost.
I’m thankful to have read this account of Jobs battle, it should encourage us!
In the battle for truth it requires that we wait on the Lord and trust in the Word with expectancy.
Keep battling for truth friends, Jesus is coming again soon!
In Christ Love, Amen
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