KEEPING THE FAITH IN DIFFICULT TIMES 1
By Kemisola Kasali
“Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.” – Job 2:9
As I read this passage repeatedly to myself, feelings of disappointment, bitterness, frustration, and anger welled up inside of me. I wondered why Job’s wife should have said that. Then another portion of the scriptures came to mind: a double – minded man is unstable in his ways. Smiles crossed my lips and I thought to myself, “Serving God is so easy when all is going well.”
I am fascinated by the story of Job. I admire his response to the evil that befell. Job worshiped his creator even in distress. Are you in his shoes today? Have you been through similar situations in recent times? Job’s story is one you can learn from. He still worshiped God after he had lost all that he had. (Job 1:20)
Kenneth E. Haggin’s words flashed back to me: “Faith is a thing of the heart and not of the head.” Abraham was a man of great faith, who counted those things that were not as if they were. In other words, do not be discouraged when your faith is tested; rather, trust in God and lean not on your own understanding. God sees them all and He is saying to you today, “Be strong and courageous…” Joshua 1:9. This will help you to learn to forget the abuse and the losses, yet learning to make the right decision at all times.
In all, guide your heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life1. …So then, faith come's by hearing, and hearing, by the word of God2. For they overcame him (the evil one) by the blood of Lamb, and by the word of their testimony3.
Please share these thoughts with someone today, if it has been of help to you!
1Prov.23; 2Romans 10:17; 3Rev. 10:17
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