Job 42:10-The Message (MSG)
10-11 After Job had interceded for his friends, God restored his fortune—and then doubled it! All his brothers and sisters and friends came to his house and celebrated. They told him how sorry they were, and consoled him for all the trouble God had brought him. Each of them brought generous housewarming gifts.
Job 42:10 speaks of God giving Job double for his trouble. Job had experienced great loss, and as a result of his loss, he interceded for his friends. God honored his prayer by restoring his fortune, AND doubling it in the process. Anything we go through in life, whether it's through no fault of our own or God-ordained, God will give his children double for their trouble. If someone is going through a fiery trial, this is helpful because it keeps you focused on trying to get to the other side. Otherwise, what's the use of going through a fiery trial for no payoff? There's no benefit in that. I'm believing God to give ME double for my trouble, because I've been through so much in my life. It was easier to quit, but I'm too stubborn to do so! God will give his children double for their trouble, if they just hold on. It's easier said than done, because you have periods where the situation gets worse and gradually improves; and periods where you are seeing a change in your situation. It takes a wise person to know which category they're in. Job 42:10 is one of the most encouraging scriptures I can read, because it keeps me focused. It helps me to continue trusting God for deliverance. When you read Job 42:10, the thought of giving up doesn't cross your mind, and if it does, you rebuke that thought. I don't know about you, but I would rather hang in there until the end and get my breakthrough, then quit and have to start over. Negative.
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