Trials of the Flesh (Part 5)

Again we find Satan intent on attacking Job. His property and family weren't enough. Now he's going for Job's flesh too. As though this would have some effect on Job's faith.

Job 2:4-6
Fateful words from Satan here. "A man will give all he has for his own life." How wonderful that at the Cross Jesus made him eat those words when He gave His life to gain the whole world. Satan is convinced that attacking Job's flesh will kill his faith in God.

This is definitely Satan's mode of operation. He attacks the flesh attempting to influence the spirit. So do not be surprised or disheartened when you are persecuted. In fact James 1:2-3 suggests we take a different approach, saying we should consider it joy.