Wednesday, February 4, 2015

I'm Determined to Wait on my Change!


Church of the Living God
Bible Study Lesson
Presenter: Overseer Ennis F. Tait


Date:   Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Series: The Power of Healing and Deliverance
Scripture Reference:  Job 14:14
Today’s Discussion:    “I’m Determined to Wait on My Change”

The lesson aim is to reassure all that God will send relief.  More importantly, we are that of the household of faith must remain confident that God is still in control.  Because of this fact, we must not waver in our confidence, standing firm on our convictions. (References: Hebrews 10:34-37) 

The overall theme of this text is learning to overcome the hardships we face as believers in God. The writer documents a somber moment in the life of one of God’s greatest witnesses, Job. (Job 1:1)  All throughout this documentary of hope Job presents the realities of godly living.  He categorizes each stage of life through examples of faith.  Therefore, his display of faith propels him into the believer’s hall of fame. (Hebrews 11)  Job makes some very bold declarations that catapulted him above the attacks of his family and friends.  (Reference: Job 13:15)  In comparison the Apostle Paul makes similar declarations that solidify his place in the victor’s circle. (Reference: Romans 8:37; Philippians 4:11; II Timothy 4:7)

Job believed in his heart that the day would come when he would be changed.  He believed that change would come to pass by way of natural death or divine healing and deliverance.  Interestingly, Job’s faith is the strongest factor working for him during this season of uncertainty.  Thus, Job takes center stage along with countless others that overcame adversity, hardship, calamities, and persecution.

As a result of his faith Job taps into the divine providence of God and withdraws a revelation of divine healing. (Reference: Job 19:25-26; Ezekiel 37:1-4)  Adversely, Job’s question is not one of doubt.  He poses the question to his faithless friends and uses this opportunity to redirect their negative comments into a conversation of hope. Job also declares that God is the God of the living.  And that God’s power operates in and flows through people of faith.

Job 14:14 –“all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” KJV

The greatest challenge we face is overcoming impatience.  Job plants his feet in the cement of healing by taking a stance against his own fears and frustrations.

Final thought:  Do you have the spiritual capacity to wait on God?

2 comments:

  1. Reflecting on the title this week, "determining to wait for my change" DOES NOT mean to sit idle waiting for God to change you. We have a responsibility to do our part in producing change. Many of us (I included) tend to do some things over and over knowing the end result... We complain about it, yet do nothing SIGNIFICANT to change it. I can't say I want to live a more healthier lifestyle yet I eat snacks throughout the week PLUS look for a sugary reward when I exercise that 1 day out the week... NOOOO!!! It is my responsibility to research healthy eating tips, drink water, exercise and do what needs to be done to protect God's temple (our bodies) to do His work! This will take work, patience, sacrifice and FAITH to be confident in ourselves because we know God will handle the rest! That's TEAMWORK!! ;-)

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  2. Reflecting on the title this week, "determining to wait for my change" DOES NOT mean to sit idle waiting for God to change you. We have a responsibility to do our part in producing change. Many of us (I included) tend to do some things over and over knowing the end result... We complain about it, yet do nothing SIGNIFICANT to change it. I can't say I want to live a more healthier lifestyle yet I eat snacks throughout the week PLUS look for a sugary reward when I exercise that 1 day out the week... NOOOO!!! It is my responsibility to research healthy eating tips, drink water, exercise and do what needs to be done to protect God's temple (our bodies) to do His work! This will take work, patience, sacrifice and FAITH to be confident in ourselves because we know God will handle the rest! That's TEAMWORK!! ;-)

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