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What kind of Solitude?. Two types of Solitude. Solitude by choice Solitude by circumstance. Good vs Evil. Job 1:8-12 (Lord) "What do you think of Job? . . . a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil." (Satan) Try taking away everything . . . he will curse you . . ."
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Two types of Solitude • Solitude by choice • Solitude by circumstance
Good vs Evil • Job 1:8-12 (Lord) "What do you think of Job? . . . a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil." (Satan) Try taking away everything . . . he will curse you . . ." • Job 2:7-9 Satan left and caused painful sores to break out all over Job's body. . . Job sat on the ash-heap . . . his wife asked, "Why do you still trust God? Why don't you curse him and die?"
Good vs Evil • Mat 14:5 Herod wanted to kill John . . . was afraid. . . • Mat 14:8 "Here on a platter I want the head of John the Baptist!" • Mat 14:13 After Jesus heard about John, he crossed Lake Galilee to go to some place where he could be alone.
Psalm 23:4-6 • You are with me • You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch • you fill my cup until it overflows • Your kindness and love will always be with me
Job 42:1-3 Job said: No one can oppose you, because you have the power to do what you want. You asked why I talk so much when I know so little. I have talked about things that are far beyond my understanding.
The Promises • Mat 28:20 I will be with you always, even until the end of the world. • Rom 8:26 . . . the Spirit prays for us in ways that cannot be put into words. • Rom 8:28 We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. • 1Co 10:13 will show you how to escape from your temptations.
The Promises • Mat 28:20 I will be with you always, even until the end of the world. • Rom 8:26 . . . the Spirit prays for us in ways that cannot be put into words. • Rom 8:28 We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. • 1Co 10:13 will show you how to escape from your temptations.