One of the most common questions asked by Christians was featured in this famous part of the Book of Job - \"Why do the righteous suffer?\" Notice verse 25, however: "But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them"! And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and remained with him fifteen days. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. Let them come themselves and take us out.” The police reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Roman citizens. I am glad I searched for a site where I could see Job’s story outside of my own head, and I thankyou so deeply for sharing your story here. ‣ They would encamp against them and devour the produce of the land, as far as Gaza, and leave no sustenance in Israel and no sheep or ox or donkey. 22. Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. Because God is sovereign over time all the time, He will be overseeing and working to make the most and best of every situation for us. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. ... To the choirmaster. Is anyone cheerful? If God doesn’t owe Job an explanation then he doesn’t owe satan a show either. Similarly, Isaiah 43:13 (CEV) records an important promise from God: "I am God now and forever. They were praying for their affliction, but they were also singing songs of praise to God from hearts filled with thanksgiving! and grow in your knowledge of the Bible with videos highlighting He used to work as a factory worker in a nearby company while my mother took care of us. And they took them out and asked them to leave the city. So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished. There is time because He is involved and wants the most and best for us. Frequent disasters occur in the last days. Daily Devotionals Bring You Closer to God. Not only were they singing praises of thanksgiving to God, but they were also doing it loud enough for the other prisoners to hear them! Y ... You shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. “He who slaughters an ox is like one who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, like one who breaks a dog's neck; he who presents a grain offering, like one who offers pig's blood; he who makes a memorial offering of frankincense, like one who blesses an idol. In humility and meekness, the faithful Christian does not feel it is incumbent upon him to change others, but rather he emphasizes his responsibility to change himself. R In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.’” Now John wore a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Submit yourselves therefore to God. See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Job 1:21 and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. It definitely cannot be an act just to make our lives more difficult. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Z. For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. None of us will know all of the story, even our own until, perhaps, we reach heaven. ... Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Visit the Bible online to search for words if you don’t know the specific passage your’re looking for. Your email address will not be published. Aaron's response to God's execution of his two sons is an example: Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. J God goes to see Job after he begs to be told what his sin was, and God NEVER even answers this question or tells Job the TRUTH about why he was harmed. In the world you will have tribulation. Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. Shall I bring to the point of birth and not cause to bring forth?” says the Lord; “shall I, who cause to bring forth, shut the womb?” says your God. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. On a Christian radio show the other day, thry reminded us that Job didn’t say “where are you Lord?”, he asked “are you with me, Lord?” A bit different, as it indicated that he understood God was there. Do you say, “my righteousness is more than God’s?” (Job 35:2). About Us / Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / Cookies Policy / Copyright © 2020 Find the Shepherd - All rights reserved. Job later realized that he was so blinded by his over confidence that he failed to see God’s fairness… for that he abhorred himself and repented in dust and ashes. So I say “Poppycock!” and “Balderdash!.” However, the lesson here is good. And the Lord will give them over to you, and you shall do to them according to the whole commandment that I have commanded you. He was growing. U Why should I fear in times of trouble, when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me, ... Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.