Many people think the closer you get to God the less prone you are to getting attacks or less to endure trials and tribulations. But it’s actually the opposite, you get more if anything! In the past two weeks, I’ve been feeling a lot like Job in the Bible. Now let me explain who Job was, Job feared God and avoided evil. But one day the devil saw this and told God he serves you only because you always protect him, bless him and have made him successful in everything he does. This is the devils next words… “But if you were to destroy everything he has, i promise you that he would curse you to your face”. So God said alright lets test this, i don’t think you are right but lets see if thats true. Do whatever you want with anything he has, but don’t hurt Job himself. Listen if you are reading this right now i want you to understand, God doesn’t want you to to believe in him only in the good times but in the bad times as well. God is looking for people to worship him in spirit and in truth. He doesn’t want you to worship him only when things are going great in your life but even when you are going through the toughest times as well. God never promised us easier times when we get closer to him. In fact the bible states in John 16:33, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world”. So God is clearly stating that we will have trials and tribulations here on earth, but we must have peace in him. You will go through it but he has already defeated it for you. Guys we live in a body thats fleshly but we are more than that, we are a spirit as well. When we leave earth we aren’t leaving with our bodies but our spirits. Thats why God wants to make sure we aren’t idolizing materialistic things but rather Him. Some things we find here important are only temporary, the things God wants us to focus on is eternal the inner parts of us which will be going with God one day. Back to Job God allowed him to be tested to see where his faith was at. Was he idolizing the things God was giving him or was he truly who he said he was; a godfearing man. Did he believe in God because of all the riches and treasures he was giving him or did he genuinely and truly know the God he served. Let me tell you it is really easy to serve God and know he’s evident when things are going great. But when the hard times hit, thats when its really difficult to believe and serve him. I’m not going to lie to you, i say that because i’m currently in that season. I feel like i’m Job right now, where God is testing me. Will i serve him only when he gives me good things or will i serve him even when i feel like he’s quiet. Will i serve him even when it feels like i’m surrounded by darkness and evil? Will i believe in him even when i don’t see him? Will i believe in him even when i don’t hear him clearly. Will i believe in him even when i’m looking with my natural eyes and everything doesn’t seem like its looking good? Will i believe in him even when the devil is throwing so many attacks to my mind, life, friends, family, the world, etc? I’ve been getting closer to God more lately and all i’ve been seeing is the devil attack me. I got into a car accident the other day, i’ve been having dark dreams, etc. I told God i don’t understand why this is happening. I’ve been getting closer to you, i don’t get it. I feel like Job he was your faithful servant, he served you and than he was going threw it. But it was all to test his faith… I believe i’m being tested too, will i trust God like Job did even though things were hard or will i give up and let the devil have victory over my life even though Jesus already gave me victory several years ago? I’m not going to give up fam and neither should you. I will stick to having faith, remaining steadfast and believing in these two bible verses…

James 1:12 ~ Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:10 ~ And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

P.s. He is building and strengthening you even in the hard times. God wastes no time…