How to Stand When You Don't Understand
2005, Pastor Adrian Rogers Archives -- As you go through life, you will find many things that will not make sense to you. You may turn to God and ask why. And that just might be the time when heaven will be absolutely silent. Job was someone who understands what that feels like.
God permitted Satan to sift Job. And Job never knew why. "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 1:12). Just like that...Job lost it all — his fortune, his family, his fitness, and he even "lost face" with his friends. And he hadn't done anything wrong (read Job 2:3). One of the first things that you may say when trouble comes (i.e., a loved one is in a wreck, you get cancer, you lose your job) is, "What did I do wrong?" Maybe you did something wrong, but then again, maybe not. God is simply allowing you to be sifted as He did His son Job. It was indeed a tragic time in Job's life (see Job 19:13-19). And how did Job respond? The lesson of Job teaches us that our first response is to worship God. After the first wave of loss, Job praised God (see Job 1:20-22). It takes faith to praise God in the midst of loss. We don't have to know why. We don't have to understand. We just simply say, "God I praise you." But Pastor, that sounds like I would be a hypocrite. I don't feel like praising God. Of course you don't. But I don't understand. Of course you don't. But we are to thank God in everything (see 1 Thessalonians 5:18). Just simply say, "God, I worship you. I praise you." Move beyond your feelings into faith. 
You and I have 20-20 hindsight with the book of Job in our hands. We know about the dialogue between God and Satan. Job didn't know that. From what we read in God's Word, he never knew why he suffered. His suffering was an unexplained mystery ( Job 23:2-9).
Friend, life is not a problem to be solved; it is a mystery to be lived. That is what the book of Job teaches. We do not live by explanations, we live by promises. It takes more faith to trust Him when we don't understand then when we do. Job didn't know why this happened but instead of walking away from God, he walked towards God in an attitude of trust (see Job 13:15 and 23:10-12). Now, say these sentences out loud: (1) I am here by God's appointment. (2) I am in His keeping. (3) I am under His training. (4) This is all for His time. God never gave Job a reason for his trials. Instead He gave Job a revelation about a relationship. When Job shut up, God showed up and taught him that He is sovereign and that He is sufficient (read Job 38:1-4). Job could only be still and listen as God declared Himself the great I AM. God's sufficiency was the second thing Job learned. Not only can God do whatever He wants but all we want can be satisfied in God. In chapter 42, God permitted Job to speak and he was awe-struck by the glory of love of God (see Job 42:1-5). I would venture to say that most every person reading this would say that they know God is necessary. But, I wonder how many of us know God is enough. You see, you may not know God is enough, until God is all you have. How do you know you aren't getting your joy from your spouse, children, health, possessions, job or activities? Take away these things and you'll know — just like Job did. God reduced Job down to nothing and no one and he learned that God is sufficient. C. H. Spurgeon said, "God is too good to be unkind. He is too wise to be confused. If I cannot trace His hand, I can always trust His heart." You can, too! You may never know why you are suffering. That's okay. What's important is that you know Him. He is sovereign. He is sufficient. Praise Him! Trust Him! He knows what is best for you. Epilog: Job’s health, wealth and family were returned to him when he prayed for his wicked friends. Job 42:9-10 https://www.oneplace.com/ministries/love-worth-finding/read/articles/how-to-stand-when-you-dont-understand-11401.html 
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6-13-21, Because of God's endless love, He warns us to repent to be saved. Luke 13:3
Isaiah 26:3; Philippines 4:6
7-8-21-21, Israel has only 8000 square miles of land - the Muslims have 5 million. Yet, they also want the Jews land. Of all the nations of the world, the Lord chose the descendants of Jacob [Jews], not Ishmael [Muslims], to be His covenant people - the descendants of Abraham and wife Sarah. (Genesis 17:19-21; Malachi 1:1–5).
7-3-21, The Lord's trumpet call could happen anytime! 1 Cor 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Rev 22:20
7-2-21, Trust in God. Proverbs 3:5-6
7-1-21, Pray for your family. Luke 18:1
6-30-21, May the Lord's face shine upon you. Numbers 6:24-26
6-29-21, The late great Rev Billy Graham was right and the words of the Lord Jesus have been fulfilled. Christians are hated as HE was hated. Matthew 10:22, 24:9; Mark 13:13; Luke 21:17
6-28-21, God loves us all and wants none of us to suffer the pains of Hell - but it's our choice - do not believe the prosperity preachers! God hasn't promised us prosperity. He promises life everlasting IF we repent and turn our lives over to the Lord Jesus. John 3:16; Luke 13:3
6-27-21, The Lord Jesus will return in like manner as He returned to Heaven. Acts 1:11
6-26-21, Be patient and pray. Romans 12:12
6-24-21, Pray for the Jewish state of Israel. Psalm 122:6
6-22-21, USA must repent of her abominations before the Lord Jesus will bless us again. Luke 11:28
6-16-21, How sweet that in 1976 Steve & Jan shared God's good news of salvation in Jesus with John and I. Isaiah 52:7
6-15-21, God and His Word will STAND FOREVER! Isaiah 40:8
6-12-21, In whatever state we're in ... it could be worse ... give God our praise & be grateful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
6-11-21, Man & Woman = perfect fit! Genesis 2:24
Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:8; Ephesians 5:31
6-10-21, Jesus told us to love our enemies and be good to those who abuse us. Luke 6:27
6-9-21 Read God's love letters and book of instructions.
✝️ 6-8-21, Because of God’s love, while we were yet sinners, the Lord Jesus Christ suffered & died for us. It was God's plan for sinful mankind to repent trusting Him to save them; He could/can because He is God and arose from death. Thank You, Lord. Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20
6-6-21, Turn to God ... repent and be saved. Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13, John 15:1-5
6-5-21, The people are joyful when we have a righteous God fearing leader. Proverbs 29:2, 27
6-4-21, NASA reports many space rocks 'hailstones? incoming. Revelation 16:21
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6-3-21, Be at peace knowing that IF we are born again children of King Jesus, He will sustain us. Isaiah 46:4; John 3:3, 7
6-1-21, In the current world Christians and Jews are increasingly despised. Jesus warned us. Matthew 5:11; Mark 13:13
5-27-21, Jesus is the only way for salvation from Hell. John 14:6; Romans 10:10
5-25-21, The eyes of the Lord Jesus are upon us. He sees our every step. Proverb 15:3; Job 31:4; 2 Chronicles 16:9
✝️ 5-24-21, Our eternal destination is determined by each of us individually. We chose Hell when we reject Christ. John 3:17-18, 14:6; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:20
5-23-21, God said - IF, HUMBLE, WHEN, TURN, STOP, THEN ... 2 Chronicles 7:14
5-17-21, Bible says: "Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her." Isaiah 66:10
5-20-21, Israel is the ONLY Democratic nation in the middle east. The Muslims don't want the Jews to even have the tiny speck of land they have. The Islamic nations are 650 times larger than the Jewish nation.
5-18-21, The Muslims are the descendants of Ishmael and are usurpers in the Jewish land of Israel. Zephaniah 2:9; Jeremiah 23:7-8; Genesis 17:19-21; Deuteronomy 30:7
God's covenant for the land of Israel is with Abraham, Wife Sarah and Son ISAAC. Genesis 17:19, 21
5-11-21, Born again? John 3:3, 7
5-10-21, The Lord Jesus mandate to His faithful followers; share His Good News! Mark 16:15
5-8-21, God knows of man's wickedness; that's why Jesus came to save all who repent. Matthew 11:28-29; 1 Peter 2:1
5-6-21, The Lord Jesus could return at any time. Amos 4:12
❤️ 5-2-21, It takes courage to buck the wicked crowd. Genesis 6:9 ❤️
4-30-21, IS THE USA STILL BLESSED? Is the Lord honored? Psalm 33:12
4-27-21, God loves us and Jesus died for us. John 3:16
4-20-21, God's miracles called 'chance' ... yeah when God's performing anonymously.
4-19-21, Jesus said He'd come again. John 14:1-3
4-15-21, Everything that breathes should praise God. Psalm 150:6
4-12-21, God's word says He will heal the land IF His people will repent, honor Him and pray. 2 Chronicles 7:14
4-13-21, Abortion is murdering an innocent human being.
4-7-21, We are unable to earn forgiveness & eternal life with Jesus; it's a free gift. Ephesians 2:9-10; John 14:6. No Jesus, No Heaven.
4-8-21, Psalm 23:1
4-6-21, God's Mysteries ... Locked: Daniel 12:4-9
Unlocked: Rev 22:7-17
4-5-21, Pray: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
3-26-21, Jesus is the MAIN PERSON in this history book of the Bible. Luke 18:31-34
3-25-21, Most important relationship for anyone to have is with their Judge & Savior, Jesus. Luke 12:15-21
3-24-21, Salvation is a gift to those who repent and trust Jesus for their eternal salvation. 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ephesians 2:9-10
3-12-21, Jesus gave His apostles encouragement about His leaving. He's preparing a place for His faithful & He will return. John 14:1-3
3-10-21, Without Jesus, we're already lost. John 3:17-18
3-7-21, True JOY only comes from faith and dependence on the Lord Jesus. John 16:24
3-4-21, Men beware of wicked women. Isaiah 3:12; Proverbs 21:9
2-24-21 Fret not evil doers. Proverbs 24:19-20; Psalm 141:10
2-12-21, Apostle Paul spoke of the end of all things. 1 Peter 4:7; See Mark 13:30, 37
2-19-21, God is our Refuge and Strength. Psalm 46:1
2-16-21 Meteors firey hailstones? Revelation 16:21
2-13-21, Do you claim to be a born again follower of the Lord Jesus yet deliberately & repeatedly disobey Him with no remorse? You are a liar. 1 John 2:4
2-2-21, The more you pray, the more peace you'll feel. Phil 4:7
1-31-21, The Lord Jesus cannot lie; He said He'd come again and He will. John 14:3
1-30-21, Lord & King Jesus' appearance is described in Revelation 1:13-16
1-26-21, The 'Gospel' of Christ is GOOD NEWS that Jesus came to save sinners. 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4
1-9-21, The USA is no longer blessed because The Lord Jesus is not our God - SATAN is the 'god' of the USA.
1-25-21, Jesus and the Father are ONE. John 10:30, 14:9
12-2-20, Jesus' re-appearing; our 'Blessed Hope' Titus 2:13
12-26-20, The 'conclusion' of the matter: We must fear and obey God. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
12-8-20, Be at peace, trust God. 2 Corinthians 12:10; Luke 1:51
11-2-20, We don't know day or hour, but when He's at the doors. John 10:7-10
The Lord Jesus said to:
"PRAY & WATCH"
Mark 13:33, 37
10-16-20, This confirmation and validation of ancient cities and Kings of Israel surely reinforces our faith and confidence in the Savior Jesus Christ. John 14:6
9-25-20, We know not the day & hour of the Lord's return. We must pray and be prepared. Psalm 26:2
□□ ✝️ 9-13-20, Jesus will return, He said He would. John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; Mark 13:33
Revelation 21:4
✝️ 9-6-20, In THAT day - all the world will recognize the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:9-11
Jesus said, Feed My sheep John 21:17
2-23-20, As in days of Noah & Lot. Luke 17:20-30
✝️ 9-2-20, The Lord God loves all sinners and only by the Lord Jesus Christ can we be saved. Acts 4:12; John 14.6
Luke 13:3; 21:28
8-22-20, The Lord is not slow; He's patient. Do not abuse His patience with callous disregard for His statutes. Repent and be holy in the sight of the Lord. John 14:15; Romans 2:2-8; Exodus 32:33; Ecclesiastes 8:11; Revelation 3:5
John 3:16; Romans 5:8
The Lord Jesus shall judge the living and the dead. Acts 10:42, 17:31
8-6-20, Now the USA anarchist rioters are burning Bibles. I don't know what burning the Bible has to do with protesting against police brutality. Hatred for God, that's why. James 4:4
Proverbs 22:3
John 3:18
Jesus said, 'You must be born again." John 3:3, 7
✝️ 6-17-20, Many people have the misconception that the Lord's TEN COMMANDMENTS are just suggestions since Jesus came and we're now under the NEW COVENANT. Well, Jesus repeated them in Matthew 19:18-19.
✝️ 6-8-20, Jesus is God; He came to save sinners. “For He [Jesus] Whom God sent speaks the words of God: The Father loves the Son & has given all things into His hand. He that believs on the Son hath everlasting life & they that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on them.” John 3:34-36
✝️ 6-7-20, The Lord □ Jesus spoke from the cross first of forgiveness, salvation then of His Mother's care into John's hands. He spoke of being forsaken & then triumph as His task as human was complete shedding His perfect blood for the forgiveness of sins to all who repent believing in Him. His body was thirsty. And last of His reunion with the Father. Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:34, 43, 46; John 19:26-28, 30; Mark 15:34
Genesis 1:9-10
✝️ 5-28-20, God's word has many encouraging promises to those who stand fast in their faith of the Lord □ Jesus. We're called 'Overcomers' - 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 2:7, 3:21. Thank You, Lord.
✝️ 5-7-20, Sins □ Jesus Harshly Condemns; He said, “God knows our hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. V9 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” [Pride] Luke 16:15, 18:9-14; Hebrews 1:8-9
✝️ 5-6-20, In the Bible's book of Proverbs we are instructed that fools bring trouble to their families and evil doers will bow before the Wise. Proverbs 11:29, 14:19.
✝️ 4-20-20, The Lord □ Jesus said we must obey Him else it's like we built our houses on sand that when rains come they'll be destroyed. Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49; James 1:22; Proverbs 10:25 □□
✝️ 4-18-20, As the world deals with the horrible danger of health and financial ruin ... Whom shall we fear? God is the ROCK of our salvation. Trust Him and be at peace. Psalm 62:6; Romans 12:18
Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 Many believe Simon was a black man; or a Jewish convert from Africa.
Mark 3:5; John 2:15; Matthew 23:13, 33
Jesus Told Samaritan Woman: 'I AM HE!' John 4:5-26
Proverbs 3:5
We live by God's Word; not just by bread alone. Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3
Isaiah 42:1-4
Mark 6:48-50; Matthew 14:28
Hebrews 4:15
Hebrews 7:25
Philippians 2:5-6; 7-9, 10-11
The Lord Watches Over Jerusalem
Psalm 134:1-3
Proverbs 6:6-8
Elijah Raptured, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11
1 John 5:11-13
John 5:17-18; Hebrews 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1
Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13; 1 Cor 15:4
1 John 1:7
Deuteronomy 11:12
Hebrews 6:4, 10:26-31
Mark 13:13
Wives Obey & Husbands Love
1 Peter 3:1; Ephesians 5:25
John 17:24
Isaiah 53:3-5
Luke 16:19-20, 21-31
Marriage Before Sex
Hebrews 13:4
Ephesians 5:21
God's NAME on His kids Numbers 6:27
2 Chronicles 14:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
God always warns before punishment: Noah, Lot, Jonah and us too. Repent now.
Jesus had six half brothers & sisters.
Matt 13:55; Mark 6:3; Jude 1:1
Matthew 6:33
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