Job 2:3. “And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? And still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movest me against him without cause.” CONSIDER MY SERVANT. A public man who can be fully trusted By those who themselves have often lusted With the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes; But God’s servant is one whose uprightness lies Deep in his character linked with reverence for God And he will not be satisfied with a wink or a nod, When his reputation is at stake and his testimony too. He is consistent and faithful in all he is called upon to do.
When evil raises its head, he turns and goes the other way. When temptation lurks, he avoids it and waits for another day. The way he lives gives a plain message to others, “I am God’s servant. Sin I cannot cover.” When popular trends turn others away from what is right, He makes it a point to let his life shine as a light. He knows that words spoken in haste cannot be recovered. He knows what people think hidden, God will someday uncover.
He knows what pleases God, and is not too concerned with men. He seeks to save his children by offering all he can To God on their behalf knowing that in youth there are mistakes. And so, to set them apart, sacrifices to God he makes. He is watched by Satan; it seems like at every step the enemy wants him to fail. But by real faith and child-like trust in God he always will prevail. His name is spoken with good regard, his reputation is intact. He is noted for his character traits and the honest way he acts.
To be a servant of God on earth is not the easiest thing to do. As representatives of our risen Lord, we Christ-likeness should show. A blameless man is hard to find, but there are some around Who are known as upright men; their words are true and sound. There is no doubt they fear the Lord; their God they want to please. When others let go, he still hangs on to righteousness and his integrity. God knows who we are and what we can stand, and still to Him be true. We will be prepared for what is ahead if we trust God all the way through.
“Father, I am asking today if my reputation needs some major work done on it. If so, please do what is needed to make me fruitful. May these meetings we are holding bring glory to Thee and blessing to Thy people and the unsaved people. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”