READ: Job 42:1-17
“When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before” – Job 42:10, New Living Translation
Have you ever read about Job? He had more problems than any of us. Job had friends who needed spiritual help. Job decided to pray for his friends and look at what happened!
“And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before” (Job 42:10).
Who got the blessing when Job prayed? Who was being prayed for? It was the friends of Job who were being prayed for. But when God moved, it was Job’s problems that were solved! Is that not amazing? Job got the blessing when he made intercession for his friends. Isn’t that interesting?
You pray for others and you get the blessing! This is an eternal principle. This is one of the principles of success. Husbands, wives, businesspeople, please turn your attention to the things of God. In Abraham’s day, God’s major concern was the deplorable state of the nation Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham made that his problem and prayed earnestly about it. Because of this, God blessed Abraham above all men in his generation.
This is one of the keys to a successful life on this earth. Seek first the kingdom of God! Intercede for others! Help other people! Build God’s church! Build a house for God and God will build a house for you