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Stop and look back at how far Jesus has brought you. Rejoice and be glad. God is good!

9/6/2019

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“Do you not know this of old, Since man was placed on the earth, That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment?
Though his haughtiness mounts up to the heavens, And his head reaches to the clouds, Yet he will perish forever like his own refuse; Those who have seen him will say, “Where is he?” He will fly away like a dream, and not be found; Yes, he will be chased away like a vision of the night. The eye that saw him will see him no more, Nor will his place behold him anymore. His children will seek the favor of the poor, And his hands will restore his wealth. His bones are full of his youthful vigor, But it will lie down with him in the dust.” Job 20:4-11 NKJV
 
Job’s friends are so focused on attacking and condemning him they ignore his incredible statement of faith. It is Zophar turn to spew venom at Job.
 
Job said; For I know that my redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, That in my flesh I shall see God, Whom I shall see for myself, And my eyes shall behold, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!
 
Job knows who his redeemer is, do you? Job is getting to know his redeemer better every day, are you?
 
I know my redeemer lives. His name is Jesus. He is the Son of God. He is God. I cannot say I am getting to know Him better every day right now. There have been seasons when I did. I learned more about Jesus in seasons of adversity than any other time!
 
Jesus was a man acquainted with sorrows. He is near to the brokenhearted. He saves people who have a contrite spirit. Jesus loves healing and restoring people who come to the end of themselves and call out to Him because they have nowhere else to turn!
 
There is nothing to gain by walking through the valley of the shadow of death alone. A person who walks through that valley with Jesus learns things only the Lord can teach!
 
Job’s friends cannot see the incredible growth taking place in his life. Job is learning to trust God in the midst of trial, heartache, pain and sorrow. Job is learning to see through eyes of faith. Job is learning to live with an eternal perspective.
 
This world is not our home. Do not get too comfortable here. The tents we inhabit today will decay. The Lord will give us new glorious bodies. People who love Jesus will see Him stand upon the earth. Our redeemer lives! And so we will live in glory forever and ever!
 
Stop and look back at how far Jesus has brought you. Rejoice and be glad. God is good. Jesus loves you.
 
Our redeemer lives!
 
Extend mercy and grace to the people around you. Jesus loves them as much as He loves you!
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    ​Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!
     
    Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very hour. Acts 16:16-18 NKJV
     
    The slave girl was speaking the truth. She was possessed by an evil spirit. The evil spirit was drawing people away from Christ! 
     
    This attack came as God’s servants went to prayer. The enemy of our souls attacks when we step out in faith. Satan seeks to distract us. He wants us to focus our attention on things other than Jesus.
     
    The devil perverts the truth. He uses it against us. No one can serve two masters. This girl was speaking the truth about Paul and his companions while practicing witchcraft. When people claim to speak for God we must consider how they live.
     
    The girl followed the disciples for several days before they cast the demon out of her. It is important for us to wait on the Lord before stepping out in faith. The bible tells us Paul was greatly annoyed by this girl. Paul was not fearful. The Lord was with Him! 
     
    Paul and Silas were put in jail. The owners of the slave girl were angry at the loss of income when the demon was cast out of her. While Paul and Silas were in jail they shared the gospel with the jailer. His entire household was saved. 
     
    God uses Satan’s attacks for His glory and our salvation!
                       
    Satan is a real being. He takes people captive to do his will. There really are demons who seek to destroy God’s people and bring destruction to our world.
     
    We have nothing to fear from the devil or his demons when we live according to God’s will. We have nothing to fear from anyone or anything when we step out in faith to serve Jesus! 
     
    Jesus wants us to fear Him and Him alone. He wants us to know His power and authority are unequaled in all of creation.
     
    God wants you share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people in your life. Jesus wants you to walk in great boldness because He is with you everywhere you go!
     
    Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!

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