"The Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil." - Do You Still Hold Fast Your Integrity?

The story of Job brings again the question that has been asked over and over, "Why does bad things happen to good people?"

In the Gospel of John, Jesus answers this question when His disciples asked Him about a man born blind,  “Rabbi, why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” “It was NOT because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. (John 9:2,3)

Job and the man born blind are two examples of those who have been afflicted seemingly without cause. However, in their afflictions and in ours we must stand on the Word of God, trusting Him and when we're faced with all of the trials and tribulations thrown on us, we must strive to remain blameless and upright. It is the Devils effort to tear away our integrity with his onslaught of loss, pain and sickness so that he may draw us into sin.

Yes, sometimes good men and women are afflicted, but in Christ Jesus they are never defeated! Hallelujah!

God basically says to Satan concerning Job, "Try as you might devil, your efforts will come to no effect and will accomplish no purpose, for you are not able to take away his integrity, in spite of your malicious evil intent...he STILL HOLDS FAST HIS INTEGRITY!"

Today, may we have the integrity to stand against the work of Satan in our lives and in the lives of others.

Today, may we find praise in knowing that no matter what Satan has planned for the people of God, that God has already placed limitations on the Devils activities concerning God's people. Know if God did not chain up the roaring lion, that we would soon be devoured by him. Being that you're reading this message, know that the devil has been losing his battle for your integrity, that you have not been devoured by the roaring lion and that in Christ Jesus, YOU CAN STILL HOLD FAST YOUR INTEGRITY!

Then the Lord asked Satan, “Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth. He is blameless—a man of complete integrity. He fears God and stays away from evil. And he has maintained his integrity, even though you urged me to harm him without cause.” (Job 2:3 NLT)