The Outcome!

So I decided to study (with the help of the Holy Spirit) a few verses in the bible from the book of Job. This was with the aim to understood God’s word within these verses and its relevance to me.

I looked up a few translations and decided to go with the message translation. This was because, the end of Job as recorded in Job 42:10-17 expressed more vividly what was declared and documented in Job 5:20-27.

The Outcome

“In famine, he’ll keep you from starving, in war, from being gutted by the sword – Job’s wealth and influence was far greater than what he had seemingly lost (Job 42:10)

You’ll be protected from vicious gossip and live fearless through any catastrophe. - The blessing of God on his life was so contrary to the previous negative experiences he had and the expectations of men for him, that this blessing of God upon his life became a shield from vicious gossip (Job 42:11)

You’ll shrug off disaster and famine, and stroll fearlessly among wild animals- I mean, that level of wealth and influence as documented in Job 42:10 can only make one calm in a contrary situation: knowing you are covered. (Job 42:12a)

You’ll be on good terms with rocks and mountains; wild animals will become your good friends - As the saying goes, success has many friends. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with Job at this time? (Job 42:10,11)

You’ll know that your place on earth is safe, you’ll look over your goods and find nothing amiss. – The level of wealth (which is beyond money) released unto him didn’t come with loss or sorrow. He experienced peace, safety and expansion (Job 42:12-15)

You’ll see your children grow up, your family lovely and lissome as orchard grass. – God did not only restore him by giving him children but he lived long enough to watch 4 generations of His offspring grow (Job 42:16,17)

You’ll arrive at your grave ripe with many good years, like sheaves of golden grain at harvest. - Job died an old man (140 years) full of days (Job 42:16,17).

 “Yes, this is the way things are—my word of honour! Take it to heart and you won’t go wrong.”- As He said it, so it was. Therefore, as He has said it May it be unto us according to His word, Amen

References: Job 5:20-27, Job 42:10-17