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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 3 of 5
Job 1:1-12
The book of Job is different from those which precede it. It is a poetic book, it is very old and the people in it are chosen from outside the children of Israel. For the lesson it contains concerns not only Abraham’s family but every creature. Let us ask God to teach us in the same way as He taught Job.
"There is no point in giving us a long account of Job’s prosperity; on the contrary the Holy Spirit recounts to us in detail what took place during his afflictions. It is very worthwhile and this account will profit the children of God even to the end of time." (JND).
The first few verses (1-5) then tell us briefly who this man is, what he possesses and what he does for his family. The following verses tell us what happens in heaven concerning him. The formidable Accuser comes on the scene (Revelation 12:10). But we should take note of two reassuring points:–
The LORD enters the battle first.
The licence which He gives Satan is strictly limited.
Finally let us never forget the question in Romans 8:33 . . . nor v. 28 of that same chapter. We shall see "all things" (afflictions as well as prosperity) working together for the good of one who fears God.
