Classy confession of faith
Job 23:10~14 But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases. He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store. (13~14)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #40 Glory to God, Hallelujah (#43 in previous version)
Looking at the entire Bible, all those who believed in God well received the blessing of finances, with no exceptions. Even among those who moved the ages, the majority were believers of God. In the Bible, God gave financial blessings to those who possessed the Gospel. The representative figure was Job. Taking a closer look at Job from the Old Testament, we must restore the mystery of financial blessings.
1. Businessman Job
Job was the best businessman and glorified God. But one day, a huge crisis befell him. In a matter of one day, his entire inheritance vanished, all of his children died, and his health grew poor. His friends tried to console him, but they made problems worse, and even his wife left him, cursing God and telling Job to die.
2. Job’s outlook of faith
The Bible speaks of Job’s outlook on faith. Although his entire inheritance and children were taken from him, he confessed that, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.” Moreover, when Job became ill, he fully expressed his outlook on the afterlife. “I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God!” In other words, physical diseases do not matter. Job confesses his faith before God. “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.” Satan could not even test Job’s faith. God then restored all things to Job and made him the wealthiest man.
3. Proper repentance
Job repents after being stripped of his possessions. Although he did not lose his possessions as a result of his own wrongdoings, he repents about his heart and thoughts growing distant from God upon losing his entire fortune. He also repents about only hearing God with his ears, as opposed to seeing Him with his eyes after gaining the victory. To this, God blesses Job with a double portion.
-Nothing can break a child of God. Whatever the hardship, with spiritual strength, you can overcome anything. God even gives financial blessings to those who possess the proper confession of faith. Give the correct confession of faith before God today.
Business & Industry Missions Message / 2010.11.13