TO THE BIBLE - Job 3:1-4
“After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. And Job spoke, and said: ‘May the day perish on which I was born, and the night in which it was said, “A male child is conceived.” May that day be darkness; may God above not seek it, nor the light shine upon it.’

LET’S TALK
Job was a man who had lived in great affluence because he was richly blessed of God. But imagine the terrible words he uttered when he got into trouble! This is just like some folks; when they face even a small problem—like failing a test or dealing with family drama— they forget so quickly all the good things God has done for them. Not only do they wallow in self-pity, but they also want everyone to feel sorry for them.

If you read the whole chapter, it’s full of lamentation and self-pity. This is the result of fear and a lack of understanding of the nature of God. Job wished to die. He had given up. But the Lord was merciful and restored him. We must learn not to give up in times of adversity.

The man of faith is the man with a righteous heart that’s fixed on God and trusting in Him. He doesn’t accept defeat and refuses to give in. He doesn’t give consideration to anything aside God’s Word. He lives a consistent and persistent life of confession of the Word. People without faith complain about everything and focus on the negatives. Job opened his mouth and cursed his day. Christians, full of faith, however, open their mouths to encourage themselves and others, speaking God’s Word even when things seem tough.

Faith that possesses doesn’t speak carelessly. Therefore, no matter what the case may be, let the life you live be the life of faith. When school, friendships, or personal challenges try to knock you down, refuse to cower or give up; keep speaking God’s Word over your life because faith always wins. Glory to God!

Go Deeper
Romans 10:10; Romans 4:19-20

Speak
My heart is full of God’s Word and my mouth speaks the Word only. I speak life to my body, my finances, my family, my job, my business... I declare that I am making progress and everything about me is improving and increasing in Jesus’ Name!

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 13, Proverbs 1-2

TWO YEAR
Luke 19:28-40, 1 Samuel 17

Act
Spend a few minutes today simply worshipping the Lord for who He is: the King of glory and the beauty of divinity.