Job 19:25 (KJV)
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
This is one of the most profound statements in the Bible. It was made by a man who have seen it all. When it comes to suffering and affliction. He lost all his children, all his maternal things, all his friends and his wife. Because God boasted about him and allowed the devil to test him. Yet in all that Job went through he did not sin against God with His MOUTH.
Know this is the lesson.
1. It is not what you go through but how you go through it that matters. What will be Gods testimony about you at the end. Will you stand in righteousness or allow your circumstances to define you and the outcome of your life?
2. Words are important in and during the trials of your Faith. They represent your inner most thoughts and convictions. So when you start cursing God in your words and start expressing doubts and unbelief through your words, check your heart; something have shifted. And it is a dangerous place to be.
3. What you know of who God is and what you know of His nature and character is what will sustain you.
4. It is important that then you intentionally GROW IN GOD. For temptation and trouble are part of your human existence. So, be aware of the fact that God can set you up for promotion but through affliction that is divinely allowed.
I know that my Redeemer lives and He will come through for me. Is that your conviction? Do you know that of a certainty He will not leave you nor forsake you? Are you at peace in the mist of your challenges? Do your words represent your inner most convictions in a position manner?
It is not what you go through but how you go through it!
Shalom,
Apostle Morgan!