22/05/2026
Lessons From The Book of Job – Job 1
by Pastor Afolabi Oladele
By way of background the land of Uz is nowhere near the land of Israel, and neither is there a firm indication of time in mankind’s history when the events in the book of Job took place. It is thus safe to say that Job’s life was not regulated by any commandments or ordinances such as the Torah; yet Job 1 declared the following:
1️⃣He was blameless, a man of complete integrity
2️⃣He was very rich, blessed materially with a thriving happy family; and
3️⃣He was the subject of a conversation in a realm playing out beyond the scenes of his life and immediate comprehension.
First, we learn that living righteously really matters. And even when there is no relationship according to God’s set pattern, God notices, notices and acknowledges such. Luke 7:5-6; Acts 10:1-16 and Isaiah 65:1 all point to the justice of our God. His justice which is expressed in His own timing answers to those who question God’s justice. Beloved God’s justice matters; He is fair and just, wait for its manifestation.
In the first few verses we see the testimony of Psalm 89:14 a harmony that is independent of whether a man is materially blessed or not. This leads us to the second lesson that corrects the wrong doctrine of our times that teaches that blessings are evidence or rewards of righteous living by man, Satan’s doctrine expressed in Job 1:9-10. Put differently, even if we are not having the comforts of life, it is NOT an indication of sinful living. Elohim gave Satan permission because He knew that Job would live right with or without blessings. O beloved saint, how quick are we to blame God or the devil for anything bad happening in our life? Satan has neither control or capacity to manipulate God.
Things can happen to us beyond what logic can comprehend until God chooses to show us (John 9:3). A larger story is playing out behind the scenes of our lives; explanations of which are beyond human comprehension, but they nevertheless exist. They are based on higher stakes than our immediate welfare, a realisation expressed by Job in Job 1:20-22, evidence of trusting God in crisis.
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, and said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. Job 1:20-22
Lastly, a lesson in processing grief. We may suffer loss in life but we have hope in an assured future given by the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:19-22). In the situation that Job faced, he declared, “blessed be the name of the Lord.” No whys, at least not until the arrival of miserable and ignorant comforters.
Let your praise and worship drown the whisperings, doubt and depression, and exalt the Lord your God. Selah.
Pastor Afolabi Oladele
