October 17, 2019: SOAP #3605:  Job 1-2; Acts 6-7

Scripture:  Job (NIV) 1:8 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no-one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.”

Observation:  There are times in life when we need a character reference—someone who knows us and is willing to speak on our behalf.  A good reference must themselves have a good character and be believable.  Job’s character reference is the highest available.  Job’s reference knew Job completely and only, always speaks the truth.  Here is a character reference whose character is above reproach!  What this Character Witness says about Job is true!

People who impugned Job’s character in his day did not have the benefit of this great Character Witness; so, it is understandable that they tried to make sense of Job’s trials by questioning Job’s character.  Job must have sinned.  Job needs to repent.   People who question Job’s character today should pay attention to what God says about Job!

Application:   Before speaking what I think I know about somebody, it is wise to find out what God is saying about them.

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, nudge me when I start talking about things of which I have no knowledge. Amen

Pastor Leon
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