We heard about God’s mighty deeds, now we have seen them, ​​​​​​in the city of the LORD, the invincible Warrior, ​​​​​​in the city of our God. ​​​​​​God makes it permanently secure. Psalms 48:8

Monday, February 7, 2011

The study of Job


       Well, we see that Job was a man who enjoyed much of God's security in the Old Testament period. I do not know when this happened, but we cannot include those of the New testament to come into these.

       Job was protected by God.
      Job 1:10 Have not you made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he has on every side? 

      Satan says that God has 'made an hedge' for Job. By that he means security. If God ca make a hedge around anyone, it cannot be beaten by the devil.

      Job 1:8 And the LORD said to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that fears God, and eschews evil?  

      Job enjoyed the consideration of God. He was upright, hence was in good books of God. We see also that he feared God. The minimum of fear of God is atleast enough to give security towards critical issues in life, I believe. Job eschews (turns away from) evil. He fears God consciously and also he gets away from trouble.So, twin protection! He will not be affected by his iniquity, provided not get into that of others.  I've  heard of some who purchase others' iniquity.
   
      Could the study of Job give us answers regarding 1. Security, 2. Prosperity & 3. Abundant grace?          

      Now that I have started this discussion, anybody interested can continue in this topic. Well, if it is interesting, we can launch into a full-fledged study! I want you readers to enter a prayer request in the form given, as to see whether we receive breakthroughs. This we expect as we have started a study of the Word of God!

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