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7/20/2016

Toni Smothers tasmothers@gmail.com www.writingforthemaster.com
God Is Omnipotent
Toni Smothers

Scripture Reading: Job 34:10-15

Scripture Quote: Job 1:10-11 (NIV) Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face."

No doubt the Christian faces the devil and his deceitful schemes against us on a pretty consistent basis. We can, nevertheless, choose to conduct ourselves as multitudes before us have - Like those that will neither sell their souls, their consciences, nor their country, for any price. Even if God should punish us, we will nevertheless trust in him. Like Job, and thousands of others like us have done, whose hearts belong to Christ, we must deliberately choose the path to everlasting life, even in the face of our destruction here on earth.

Who among us would stand as firm in faith after absolutely everything we loved or possessed was taken from us? In all that he lost, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing. Instead, Job fell to the ground in worship. Satan was utterly disappointed by his reaction. Job defeated Satan without a single thought of him, because he kept his heart and faith in his God - Pray that we could react with such dedicated faith when our trials overcome us.

Today’s meditation: Even in devastation, God’s right to rule stands.

Memory Verse: Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 (NIV)

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Bio: Toni Smothers has written articles for “Total Health”, “Let’s Live”, “People In Action” and “The North American Mentor” magazines. She is a member of the Faithwriters.com writing community and was previously the editor for the teen section of their on-line magazine. She has written many programs, sermons, and skits and has edited several websites. Additionally, she has answered hundreds of questions for GotQuestions.org, a biblical resource site. Here is just one of their many testimonials: "Thank you for this insightful website! I was able to look up many questions I have asked over the years since becoming saved. The site is easy to navigate and gave me so much biblical background for answers that I feel my armor has been strengthened. You and your staff be encouraged to continue to speak the truth for God's glory." When Toni is not writing, she can usually be found cuddling with her 5 pound, furry, Chihuahua muse, “Princess Sweet Pea.” Toni Smothers studied homeopathy extensively and became a proficient layman. She wrote about homeopathy for “Total Health” and “Let’s Live” magazines. Smothers describes her experience befriending a refugee family from Laos in her article published in the travel magazine, “People in Action.” Additionally, “American Mentor” magazine has published some of her poetry. Smothers drew upon her fun experiences as a youth pastor to provide the needed insight to function as the editor of the teen section of “Faithwriters” magazine and she is a member of the Faithwriters.com writer’s community.

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