Job And Job: The Role Of God

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God is real and he reveals himself and his infinite existence through the Bible and through His creation. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to recognize that God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient enabling him with the ability to judge our every thought and action. For example, according to scripture in Psalm 113:4-6, “For the LORD is high above the nations; his glory is far greater than the heavens, who can be compared with the LORD our God, who is enthroned on high? Far below him are the heavens and the earth,” signifies his power and supremacy. Also, Job 34:21 states, “For God’s eyes are upon the ways of a man, and He sees all his steps. Thus, reinforcing God’s constant presence and awareness in our daily lives. In addition, Hebrews 4:13, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account,” reiterates our daily accountability to God, and to recognize Gods’ purpose and plans. Also, in the book of Job Chapter 38:4, God asks Job “where were you when I laid the foundations of the world and throughout the rest of the chapter God went into great detail using questions to emphasize to Job that He alone designed and framed the world, …show more content…
For instance, glorifying and serving God entails honoring God, being obedient to God, and trusting God and His word and plans for my life, “even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him (Isaiah 43:7) .” Likewise, my purpose of evangelism to others is outlined, “therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:19-20).” My purpose is in effect until I

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