As I was praying for partners a few minutes ago, the Lord brought to my remembrance a teaching that I recently did on the life of Job.
In the first 19 verses of Job chapter one, we read of the demonic attacks against this good, Godly man. He lost all his wealth, all his money and all his children were killed and then his health was attacked. In a word, you could say, Job lost it “all.”
What was Job’s response …?
“Job got to his feet, ripped his robe, shaved his head, then fell to the ground and worshipped” v20
The scripture says Job fell to the ground … but it doesn’t say that he fell down in defeat, that he fell down and gave up … that he fell down and blamed everybody else. The scripture is clear… in the midst of a horrendous attack, Job WORSHIPPED GOD.
As born-again believers, we need to understand that just because we love God doesn’t mean we won’t be attacked. However, the key to our victory is not in avoiding the attack but in how we respond to the attack.
It’s important to note what Job did when adversity came … he didn’t call Brother Wonderful or Sister Marvelous down at the Tabernacle … the scripture says he WORSHIPPED God.
Too many times we worship God only when things are going well … when it’s convenient … when we feel like it … but in the midst of a demonic onslaught … the scripture says “he WORSHIPPED God.”
When the enemy attacks you, I recommend that you immediately begin worshipping God….
I encourage you to write down how God has manifested His presence in your life … list the times that He brought you out of turmoil … list the times He’s poured His blessings out on you and your family.
“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1
In the midst of the attack it’s more important than any other time to have that attitude of gratitude and praise God for all He’s done and is doing in your life.
22 “In all this Job sinned not nor charged God foolishly.”
Job didn’t sin … he didn’t begin singing “Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen”… he didn’t ask to be on Oprah, Jerry Springer or the Nightly News to tell how bad things were … he did as the scripture says, “not charge God foolishly.”
What happens when you worship God no matter what your situation, circumstances or problems may be? We find the answer in Job 42:10.
“And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”
Job’s “friends” weren’t exactly the kind of folks you’d want to hang out with. One translation even calls them “fair-weather friends.” But here’s some good news…no matter what you’re facing…you have a friend that sticks closer than a brother (See Proverbs 18:24)
God gave Job a new family and a whole NEW ATTITUDE.
Sometimes believers wonder “Why Me Lord?” but the real question should be “Lord what do you want me to learn from this?”
I believe the book of Job has real meaning for our lives….yes, there is suffering and loss in the world … but there is victory over defeat … triumph over tragedy … and success over failure.
Most scholars agree that Job is probably the oldest book in the Bible. I think there’s a reason why God had it written first. It’s the story of a good, Godly man who lost everything … maintained his faith … and got rewarded with twice more than what He had before.
Harold Herring is the President of the Debt Free Army, an organization he co-founded with Brother John Avanzini. Harold is also the new President of Millionaire University.
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