Wednesday, January 9, 2013
GIANT CHASERS/Dr.Pat Holliday/Dr.Sabrinia 01/09 by Dr Pat Holliday | Blog Talk Radio
GIANT CHASERS/Dr.Pat Holliday/Dr.Sabrinia 01/09 by Dr Pat Holliday | Blog Talk Radio
SATAN UNDER GOD’S CONTROL
The Devil’s is under God’s control and restrictions. Satan could only afflict Job as God permitted. Job was prosperous, but also wise and good. He was completely dedicated to God. His financial security would lead one to think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved. However, his material success could not stand against the powers of his enemy. A horrible tempest was gathering to defeat him and steal his soul. Spiritual warfare happens in the spiritual realms but the impact can be seen in the physical arena. Job’s entire life was touched by Satan’s attack, his home, family, children, wife, and business. He was wiped out, but he held onto his righteousness.
“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. 11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. 12 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 1:10-12). This spiritual battle was between God and Satan.
The Devil could not touch Job because God had built a spiritual hedge of protection around him. The accusation to God was that Job would not serve God if he did not have such a perfect life. Satan watched him but was helpless to touch him. Satan had searched the land and found one person that he could not get to. Satan’s goal is to take every human being to hell.
Notice, it was God’s hedge that protected him. Though it was spiritual warfare, Satan was not considered to be the reason for the battle. God knew Job’s heart but at the same time, He understood the power of His grace. God knew from the beginning, that Job would win.
SATAN UNDER GOD’S CONTROL
The Devil’s is under God’s control and restrictions. Satan could only afflict Job as God permitted. Job was prosperous, but also wise and good. He was completely dedicated to God. His financial security would lead one to think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved. However, his material success could not stand against the powers of his enemy. A horrible tempest was gathering to defeat him and steal his soul. Spiritual warfare happens in the spiritual realms but the impact can be seen in the physical arena. Job’s entire life was touched by Satan’s attack, his home, family, children, wife, and business. He was wiped out, but he held onto his righteousness.
“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. 11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. 12 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 1:10-12). This spiritual battle was between God and Satan.
The Devil could not touch Job because God had built a spiritual hedge of protection around him. The accusation to God was that Job would not serve God if he did not have such a perfect life. Satan watched him but was helpless to touch him. Satan had searched the land and found one person that he could not get to. Satan’s goal is to take every human being to hell.
Notice, it was God’s hedge that protected him. Though it was spiritual warfare, Satan was not considered to be the reason for the battle. God knew Job’s heart but at the same time, He understood the power of His grace. God knew from the beginning, that Job would win.
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