Job prayed for his friends as he was instructed. The Lord restored everything that Job had lost and doubled his livestock. Job had 7 sons and 3 daughters (who were the prettiest girls around) and he lived 140 more years, saw his grandchildren to the fourth generation and died old and full of years.
Psalms - Book 1 - Psalms 1-41
1. The way of the righteous. An explanation of the nature of good and evil and what kind of life awaits each choice. People who love God find happiness while those who choose not to love God find ruin. I have been known put it that we are all doomed and God is the only way out.
2. The triumph of the king. Why do nations fight against each other? They seek ways to be godless. God promised David that he would smash the other nations like pottery. You other rulers pay attention to God and obey Him! He blesses and protects those who run to Him.
3. Confidence facing the enemy. (A Psalm written by David when he fled from his son, Absalom see 2Samuel 15:13-37) David expresses his sadness about having so many enemies, and rumors spreading that God would not save him. Selah (A term of uncertain meaning seen frequently throughout the Psalms.) But David bears witness that God is his shield, that when he cries to God he is answered. When he sleeps, God sustains him, so he does not fear his enemies. David asks God to strike down his enemies and deliver him. David acknowledges that deliverance comes from God and he asks a blessing on His people.
4. Thoughts in the night. David asked God to hear his prayer and give him relief. He wondered how long men would seek shame and delusions and false gods. David knew God heard his prayers. David offers some good advice, in your anger, do not sin, and when you are lying in bed, be silent and do your emotional homework. Offer right sacrifices to God and trust him. He knows God protects him and fills him with joy. He lies down and sleeps peacefully.
5. A morning prayer. David asks God to hear his morning prayer. When he makes his requests of God he waits expectantly for the answers. God does not tolerate the wicked, the arrogant, liars, bloodthirsty and deceitful people. Because of God's great mercy, David will come into His house and bow down in reverence.
Tomorrow read Psalms 5:8-8:9
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