Job 42:1-17, Confession, Repentance, Restoration

[@PaulanCollins7585]

It's remind me of how Israel got underneath the Almighty... And got it right finally! Calling him the upright God... bless be the God of Abraham, Isaac and jocob!!!!

[@lifelightFR]

Good morning Pastor Gino Geraci. I want to sincerely thank you for your insight and thorough explanation of Job 42. It gave me clarity and confirmation as I compared my notes with your sermon. I am teaching the adult Sunday School lesson titled "Who's in Control"; which concludes the book of Job. I am excited share what God and His resources have given me. May God continue to bless you and your family as you lead your flock.

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

MARANATHA

[@blessedlittlepaws]

I believe He gives us an answer for suffering in Job. His answer is seen in the entirety of the story. That we suffer to prove our faithfulness to Him. It is just like Jesus being led into the desert for 40 days (Matthew 4). He too was tested. Job shows us what it looks to remain faithful despite the testing that comes our way. It is through our suffering that perseverance matures and true faithfulness shines the most. Job shows us that “God giveth and taketh away”. He knew that God was in control. However, He did not understand that. Which is why God’s response was Himself. Which if you look at His response you see how He is the answer. Why? Because, He is God and He is in control. Job knew it but it wasn’t until he saw it that it all made sense. It’s like the saying, “Pray until you pray.” This applies similarly here. Trust in Him, until you trust in Him. It’s easy to say you trust God, but living it out is an entirely different story. This is why I love Job so much. It shows so much humanity. How even the righteous will always have room for growth. Only God has all the answers and until we completely trust in Him, we will not understand that.