Many of us find our joy and satisfaction in the things that we possess. These can be things like money, material possessions, position, or influence. However, if we do not learn to use these things according to God's will, they can hinder us instead of helping us.
Do I love and trust Him just because of what He does for me? What about when the blessings disappear?
Do I love and trust Him just because of what He does for me? What about when the blessings disappear?
Job 2:10 [NIV] He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
Job had to answer these questions when catastrophes claimed his children and demolished his entire estate. His wife advised him: "Curse God and die!" [Job 2:9](NIV). Instead, Job asked, "Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?" [Job 2:10](NASB). Yes, Job struggled after his tragedy - he became angry with his friends and questioned the Almighty. Still, he vowed, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him" [Job 13:15](KJV).
Job's affection for his heavenly Father didn't depend on a tidy solution to his problems. Rather, he loved and trusted God because of all that He is. Job said, "God is wise in heart and mighty in strength" [Job 9:4](NASB).
The reasons why God blesses our lives with physical prosperity is so that we might be generous and give away what we have to others who are in needs.
Our love for God must not be based solely on His blessing but because of who He is.
[Our Daily Bread : Jennifer B Schuldt 24/06/2011]
FOCUSING ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD HELPS US TO TAKE OUR EYES OFF OUR CIRCUMSTANCES
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