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Date Posted: 13:40:14 02/19/08 Tue
Author: Jenny wren (thankful)
Subject: Jobs and your problems could be similiar

Again, God has reasons for allowing whatever happensthough we are often at a loss to fathom what they are.

In our trials and tests, James encourages us to ask God for wisdom (James 1:5).

If we do so in faith, He will surely give it. Whatever the trial or test, there is always growth that can be achieved. Even Jesus Christ Himself learned by the things He suffered (Hebrews 5: . God wants us to grow.

Therefore, we must undergo periodic pruning to stimulate that growth (John 15:2).

It is relatively easy to trust God when things are going the way we like them. When the world around us makes sense it is fairly easy to believe

God is in charge. But what about when things turn upside down and inside out?

It is in the midst of such perplexity and anguish that faith in God is most needed.

Satan thought Job only served God because it was to his advantage here and now.

He was convinced that if God removed blessings and protection,

Job would curse and revile Him. But that was not true. Job loved God and served Him out of sincere devotion.

He trusted God even when he was feeling abandoned
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What we have to keep in mind is that this life is temporary.
Even though it may seem that life is not fair,

God is a God of justice.
Scriptures say Jobs problem was that he was righteous in his own eyes and that he justified himself rather than God (32:12).

Ultimately Job emerged with a far deeper understanding of the Almighty as well as a deeper understanding of himself and his own human nature. Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes, Job told God

Jobs friends were miserable comforters. Regardless of their motives, they were a great part of Jobs trial.

Yet notice the turning point when Job began to emerge from his great adversity.

And the L ord restored Jobs losses when he prayed for his friends

Learning these lessons was the key to his emerging out of the dark shadows of life and into the sunlight once again.

Our trials can make us bitter or they can make us better!

Which will yours do for you?

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