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"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28.
Satan's attack can strengthen our faith. The devil dared to question the strength of Job's faith, so God gave him permission to test Job. "And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord." (Job1:12). God allowed the best, but He set the boundaries that Satan had to abide by.
Job passes the test and Satan complains that Job would have fallen had he been forced to face pain. Again God gives permission, and again He sets the boundaries: ">And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life." (Job 2:6).
Though Job faced a great deal of pain and ended up asking God a lot of questions, in the end his faith and health were even better than before.
We might not understand the things we're having to face, or why we're facing them, but what we can know for sure is that God will bring good from it.
We know that all things work together for good to them that love God"
(Romans 8:28).
That 'good' might be a restoration of the things we've lost, even more blessings than we started with or a stronger relationship with God Himself.
When we feel under spiritual attack, we can confidently say that God will bring good in the end. His plans are ultimately for good. Job said: >"the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."
(Job 1:21).
Whether we're going through good or bad, we should be praising God too. His goodness and faithfulness remain the same whatever happens.
NOTE THIS
š Whatever you are going through today, take some time to worship God and praise Him for His goodness and faithfulness.
Also Read
Job 1:12, 21; 2:6; Romans 8:28; Genesis 50:20.
PRAYER POINTS
Lord, I worship You because of Who You are...
Father, let my testimony soon be that You have worked all things together for my good in the name of Jesus;
Father, deliver me of the spirit of doubt in the name of Jesus.
My note down from THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH DAILY DEVOTION BOOK.