The Father's Menu
Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Thursday, April 9, 2020
ABSOLUTE RESTORATION BY THE BLOOD
" Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in th
Job 1:9-10 (KJV)
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Without any contradiction, Job is the oldest book in the Bible, and what occurred took place long before the Law was given. In this classic book, we see the blood's message beautifully taught, although by a natural study apart from the Holy Spirit it would be impossible to grasp this message. There are many comments and views about the book of Job but it's not our purpose to debate these views, rather we choose to learn from a patriarch of faith.
Job was a man who believed in and offered blood sacrifices. Satan would have smitten Job years ago before he did, however, he was prevented by what the devil himself called a 'Hedge". The hedge of divine protection was in response to Job's burnt offerings which he offered continually. From scriptures, we see Job always made these sacrifices to guard five important areas; Job's person, Job's family, Job's possession, Job's endeavors, and Job's influence. In other words, blood protection is a hedge that guards on every side. I strongly believe that, in the New Covenant, our protection is guaranteed in the blood of Christ and it's not withdrawn from us at any time.
"Whenever a round of banqueting was over, Job would send for his children and purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for all of them. For Job thought, "Perhaps my children have sinned, having cursed God in their hearts." This was Job's regular practice. Job 1:5 (CSB)
When Jesus died on the cross, everything about mankind was restored. Man was restored in position, dominion, and relationship with God. Psalms 8:4-5, "What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour." (KJV)
Prayer: I enjoy total restoration. Restoration in my finances, restoration in my business, restoration in my relationship with others. I am blessed
Further reading: Revelations 5:9-12, Colossians 1:9-14
Read through the Bible: Proverbs 27 & II Thessalonians 1
