The Faith of Job

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him:
but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
Job 13:15

Job was one faithful guy. Even Satan noticed his faithfulness and he didn't believe it. Job was a rich man. He had a large family, lots of land and lots of money. God allowed Satan to take it all away from Job to prove a point. Satan believed that Job was faithful only because of his wealth, but God knew otherwise. When Satan was allowed to have his way, Job lost almost everything, yet he still trusted God. His friends and even his wife thought he was crazy. They even thought he must have done something wrong to deserve all the terrible things that happened to him, but even with all of their bad advice he still remained faithful. In the end Job's wealth was replenished and then some!! God blessed him even more than before, because he remained faithful even in the really hard times!

Just last night a dear friend shared that her husband had finally found a job after being without for MONTHS. His income was their only income, so you can imagine how tough it's been for them. It even got to the point where they thought they might lose their house, but they waited on the Lord, they remained faithful and guess what....after all those months of struggle, God provided her husband with a job even better than they imagined!!

O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
Psalm 31:23-24

It's our God just amazing??? Sometimes when we pray for a situation we expect a fast answer, but God's timing is PERFECT! He knows exactly what he is doing and he promises to take care of his faithful children. This couple was faithful, they waited on the Lord and rested in his promise and in turn he provided exceeding abundantly above all they could ask or think!

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for providing this job for my dear friend's husband. I am overwhelmed with joy for them. Your word is true!! You show us everyday. May I be faithful always as Job and this dear couple even when the tough times come. Help me to trust in you unconditionally and to share your wondrous works with those around me. May you receive the glory for only you are worthy! In Jesus precious name, AMEN.