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TOPIC: GOD SHALL RESTORE YOU
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π TODAY'S TEXT:
Job 42: 10-17
π KEY VERSE:
The Lord your God will restore you from captivity, and have compassion on you and will gather you from all the people where the Lord your God has scattered you (Deuteronomy 30:3).
ποΈ COMMENTARY
The story of Job is not new to most believers. The Scripture described him as a faithful and true child of God who was"...blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil" (Job 1). God even boasted of him before Satan; yet, great calamity befell him unexplained.
Beloved, are you currently undergoing Job's kind of experience?
Have you been faithful in your dealings with God and men, faithful in your defense of the Christian faith, faithful in your giving and support of the gospel, faithful in holy living, yet things are not working out the way you expect? Does it appear to you that your good behavior has never been appreciated or rewarded, while those with bad behavior have never been punished for once? Are you asking whether faithfulness still pays?
Don't give up! It is not over yet! Your unexplained sufferings could be as a result of a divine bet over your head which you are not aware of. There was such a bet over Job. He was not aware yet he held on to his faith and made heaven proud despite the numerous misfortunes that befell him.
The Lord restored Job's fortunes double fold. He will do the same and even more for you. Keep the faith; your restoration is near!
Have you considered that your suffering could be a means of refining your faith and character? The Bible tells us that "the testing of your faith produces endurance"(James 1:3). Perhaps God is using this difficult time to strengthen you for greater works in the future.
Remember, even Jesus Himself suffered greatly, yet He remained faithful to the end and was exalted by God. As His followers, we are called to take up our cross and follow Him (Mark 8:34). This may mean enduring trials and tribulations, but we can trust that God is with us every step of the way.
So do not lose heart. Continue to hold on to your faith and trust in God's goodness. He sees your struggles and will reward your perseverance in due time. As it says in Romans 8:18, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us."
If you are facing Job's kind of experience, do not lose hope. Your sufferings may be a result of a divine bet or a means of refining your faith and character. Jesus Himself suffered greatly but remained faithful to the end. As His followers, we are called to take up our cross and follow Him, even if it means enduring trials and tribulations.
Trust in God's goodness and hold on to your faith; He sees your struggles and will reward your perseverance in due time.
Remember that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
The key is to remain steadfast in your faith and trust that God has a plan for your life. Even when things seem bleak and hopeless, remember that God is always working behind the scenes to bring about His purposes.
Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone in your struggles. There are countless others who have faced similar challenges and come out stronger on the other side. Lean on your fellow believers for support and encouragement, and seek out wise counsel from trusted mentors or pastors.
Above all, keep praying and seeking God's guidance. He promises to never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), and He will always be there to help us through even the toughest of times.
So if you find yourself in the midst of a Job-like experience, don't lose heart. Hold on to your faith, lean on those around you, and trust that God has a plan for your life that is far greater than anything you could ever imagine.
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π CONTROLLING THOUGHTS
Your unexplained sufferings could be as a result of a divine bet over your head which you are not aware of.
ππΏ PRAYER
Oh! Lord, help me to keep the faith and continue to make You proud no matter the misfortunes that have befallen me.
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