The Devil Went Down to UZ
“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.” (Job 1:6-12)
Today’s Morsel: The story of Job is a very intriguing story. Some have questioned why God would allow Satan to tempt Job, since Job was upright and a righteous man. The story, I believe, is to show you and me that we have an adversary walking throughout the earth seeking whom he may devour. But God has us covered and protected from his evil desires as long as remain under His authority and blood. But if we chose to walk away, and go the way of the world, we remove that protection and we are subject to every evil temptation, lust, and destruction that He sends our way. You don’t have to worry about Satan if you are obedient to God and His word. If you want to keep him away from you, just keep pleading the blood of Jesus, and letting him know that you know that Jesus is God, and you are aware of his end-state. Yes, old Satan went down to UZ, seeking for some souls to steal, but he realized that Job was protected by God. Anytime you, like Job, are a perfect and upright man, and one that fears God, and eschews evil, the devil is going to take notice and put a contract on you. But don’t worry, God has you covered and protected. Satan may cause you some harm, but Jesus said that if you endure to the end, He will give you a crown of life. So be strong and of good courage. You have a cloud of witnesses that are cheering you on. You are going to make it.
Sing: Greater is He that is in me, greater is He that is in me, greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.
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