Dear Daily Message Readers,
READ: Job 1-2
Job 1:9 (NIV) "'Does Job fear God for nothing?' Satan replied."
People have always asked the same questions when faced with reversal and hardship: "Why God? Why must there be this injustice against me, this evil in my sight? Why do I have to suffer? Have I not been faithful to you, Father? These questions are significant because each reflects the fact that nothing happens by chance. God is in control. Neither Satan nor man can go any further than is allowed by the God Himself (See Job 1).
The story of Job in the Old Testament makes it very clear that we should not become too preoccupied with the questions that ask why and how. Though we may long for an answer, the truth is that God's reasons are often kept to Himself. He may hold them far above our understanding and far beyond our natural vision to develop our faith. Our response to trouble should be like that of Job at the beginning and at the end of his problems, when he said, "Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" (Job 2:10).
Today, obediently trust God in your circumstances even if can't understand what He is doing. Faith Lesson: Though God may conceal His purposes from us, we can be certain that His promises and hand stand steadfast for our good in our hardest times.
In Christ,
Darin Smith
READ: Job 1-2
Job 1:9 (NIV) "'Does Job fear God for nothing?' Satan replied."
People have always asked the same questions when faced with reversal and hardship: "Why God? Why must there be this injustice against me, this evil in my sight? Why do I have to suffer? Have I not been faithful to you, Father? These questions are significant because each reflects the fact that nothing happens by chance. God is in control. Neither Satan nor man can go any further than is allowed by the God Himself (See Job 1).
The story of Job in the Old Testament makes it very clear that we should not become too preoccupied with the questions that ask why and how. Though we may long for an answer, the truth is that God's reasons are often kept to Himself. He may hold them far above our understanding and far beyond our natural vision to develop our faith. Our response to trouble should be like that of Job at the beginning and at the end of his problems, when he said, "Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" (Job 2:10).
Today, obediently trust God in your circumstances even if can't understand what He is doing. Faith Lesson: Though God may conceal His purposes from us, we can be certain that His promises and hand stand steadfast for our good in our hardest times.
In Christ,
Darin Smith
