The Big Picture

Oh, the trials and troubles of Job. I suppose losing your family, wealth, friends, and health in one day justifies a few pity parties. 

But now he gets his eyes on the big picture. He begins to look beyond the here and now to some things he can rejoice in.

Job 19:25-27 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.

When life is rough and you feel defeated, these are some sure facts that can bring you joy in it all.

If you understand that the Lord is in control of all of life, Job 1:6-12; Job 2:1-6, then you can rest in the sure knowledge that God is in control of all that comes to pass in life. 

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O How Rich We Are!

Those who believe in Christ are wealthy. We believers are wealthy beyond measure because we are adopted into the Family of God and assured of that fact everyday of our lives by the Spirit of God. 

Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Not only are we heirs of God, but we have been made joint-heirs with Christ Jesus. 

That’s why Phil. 4:19 means so much to us. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

As pilgrims and strangers struggle in this world, the fulness of our inheritance will not be realized until we arrive at home in our Father's House. 

Then we will see just how rich we are and were. Rev. 21:1-22:5.

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Time For The Spiritual Things Of God

William R. Inge said, "If we spend sixteen hours a day dealing with tangible things and only five minutes a day dealing with God, is it any wonder that tangible things are 200 times more real to us than God?" 

So, what are we living for? What do we value? Are we making the best possible investment with our lives?  We can’t spend too much time on the spiritual things of God.  

David hit the nail on the head when he described the desire in his heart to be near the Lord. 

Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

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Glory To God

Colossians 1:16-17 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

The Lord Jesus is first in rank, standing over all created beings, because He is their Creator. 

I know that Jesus created all things with His Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit, but I tend to forget thrones, dominions, principalities and powers. 

He is preeminent over His creation. He is in control of it all. In the Godless world we live in, I find that comforting. 

Thus, Jesus and Jesus alone is to be exalted. 

Jesus and Jesus alone is to be worshiped. 

Jesus and Jesus alone is to receive all the glory in our lives and in our church. 

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