JOB 1: 6, 7

JOB 1: 6,7
SATAN PRESENTS HIMSELF TO GOD

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One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them.  The Lord said to Satan, "Where have you come from?"

Satan answered the Lord, "From roaming through the Earth and going back and forth in it." (Job 1: 6,7 NIV)

DISCUSSION

   The Holy Bible speaks of other heavenly councils where God and the angels plan their activities on earth and where angels are required to give account of themselves (i.e., 1 Kings 22: 19-23).  Because God is Creator of all angels--both of those who serve Him and of those who rebelled--He has complete power and authority over them.

Satan, originally an angel of God, became corrupt through his own pride.  He has been evil since his rebellion against God (1 John 3:8).  Satan considers God as his enemy.  He tries to hinder God's work in people, but he is limited by God's power and can do only what he is permitted. (Luke 22:31,32; 1 Timothy 1:19,20; 2 Timothy 2:23-26).  Satan is called the enemy because he ACTIVELY looks for people to attack with temptation (1Peter 5:8,9) and because he wants to make people HATE God.  He does this through lies and deception (Genesis 3:1-6).  Job, a blameless and upright man who had been greatly blessed, was a perfect target for Satan.  ANY person who is committed to God should expect Satan's attacks. Satan, who hates God, also hates God's people."  Application Study Bible New International Version

MEDITATE ON THIS


Because of the Book of Job, we can meditate on how things happen here on Earth:  Nothing happens here without being monitored, assessed, and controlled in Heaven.  What is going on in your personal life?  Consider that the writings from the Old Testament give us insight to KNOW that NOTHING happens without God's knowledge.  In the New Testament, we have Jesus interceding for those who have accepted God's gift of salvation.  How powerful are your prayers to God?  Consider that Jesus is also praying for you. 
That is powerful!


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