Your Latter Shall Be Greater
The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part.
- Job 42:12, NIV
Job endured a great struggle…such that a lesser man/woman would have quit; however, he remained faithful to the one true God in spite of it all. Despite the hardships, the loses, and seemingly overwhelming odds, Job looked towards the hills [I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth (Psalms 121:1, NKJV)] and placed his hope and trust in the Lord…believing until the end that God’s hand would deliver him…no matter what the “day” looked like or what “they”, “them”, and “those” had to say. You too must keep the same mindset, always pointing your heart towards the Lord and trusting in the assurance of His promises…understanding that your plight isn’t just about you, but for the glory of God’s Kingdom; as a result, continue in Him believing your labor is not in vain - For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises (Hebrews 6:10-12, NKJV). Just as with Job, God has set before you “this” day that His glory may be known among the world regardless of the situation, circumstance, or problem. Know that the fidelity of His Word ensures that your latter shall be greater than your past; in other words, He not only knows the struggles/hardships you are enduring, but has placed His hand upon them that your way may be successful…exceedingly, abundantly, and beyond your expectations - Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:7-9, NKJV). So make way in your heart today to trust in Him Who is able to make the extraordinary out of the ordinary…then watch how your faith in the Lord becomes a beacon of light and hope to an unbelieving world.
BE BLESSED!