God is seen as the ultimate authority who gives the final divine judgement to the human race and their circumstances.
In His final judgement in the last books of Job, God showcases His faithfulness and majesty in creation from nature to animals to mankind and ultimately His power over 2 uncontrollable chaotic forces, which only He, has control over. Depicting His authority and power over all things in heaven and on earth.
The world is heavy and ‘burnout’ is real, but with patience and comfort from the Holy Spirit, our hope will surely be restored. Jesus isn’t asking that you hustle your way to peace, for he literally said “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16 vs 33). Psalms 94 vs 12 and Proverb 29 vs 15 (paraphrased) further says discipline, correction and teaching are pathways to God’s wisdom and blessings to believers.
God ultimately displays His wisdom and blessings to Job by
1) making him pray for his friends( this is still showing off Job as His favorite)
2) Showing him mercy through healing
3) Doubling all his possessions
4) Honoring him before family and friends
5) Having his family rebuilt again
6) Giving him long life .
Are you childless, have you lost a job an opportunity or a loved one, a business deal or failed an exam either in academics or career, or are you are dealing with depression, or struggling with an addiction, whatever it is that you might be struggling with, don’t loose heart! God doesn’t fix things, He brings RESTORATION. He has a way of balancing grief and repairing the damage.
RESTORATION is the final word.
Before you decide that God has abandoned you or the chat, ask Him to show you the “behind-the-scenes” of your situation. It’s the ultimate hack for not misjudging the process while you’re still in the middle of it. This is called prayer of inquiry and I can assure you that If you’re real with Him, He’ll be real with you,that is, if you approach Him in all sincerity, He will lead you.
Action Point:
Here’s How To Navigate The Crisis.
1) Instead of venting, try a prayer of inquiry. (God, what am I not seeing about this situation?” Then, listen.)
2) Don’t try to fix it in your own strength, lean on the peace Christ has already won for you (pray with and meditate on John 16 vs 33)
3) Have faith and keep your hope alive – expect restoration.
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal