when God visiteth, what shall I answer Him?

[Tang Wei Ping]

Job 31:14 ：
What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?

Extended Explanation of the Verse:
In Job 31:14, Job expresses a profound awareness of his accountability before God. He recognizes that one day he will have to answer to God for his actions, and this shapes his commitment to living with integrity. Job is asking himself, “What defense could I offer if God were to examine my life?” This question reflects Job’s deep respect for God’s authority and his understanding that every action will be weighed by God. Rather than justifying himself before people, Job is ultimately concerned with how he stands before God, knowing that God’s judgment is perfect and all-knowing.

What This Verse Means for Today’s Christian:
For Christians today, Job 31:14 encourages a life of self-examination and integrity, knowing that we are ultimately accountable to God. Job’s example reminds us that it’s not just about how we appear to others but how we truly live before God. This verse challenges believers to evaluate their own lives and choices, seeking to live in a way that honors God, not just human standards. While the thought of accountability can seem intimidating, it also serves as a motivator to pursue righteousness and live with a clear conscience, trusting that God sees and values our efforts to live faithfully.

How This Verse Relates to a Loving God:
A loving God desires that we live with purpose and integrity, not out of fear but out of respect for His holiness and goodness. God’s accountability is part of His love, as it calls us to a higher standard that protects us and helps us live meaningful, purposeful lives. By reflecting on his accountability to God, Job demonstrates a reverence for God’s character, showing that he values God’s approval above all. Knowing that God holds us accountable can be a source of comfort, as it assures us that He is fair and that He sees our efforts to do right. God’s love includes His guidance, discipline, and call to a life that reflects His truth and justice.

How This Verse Connects to Jesus Christ:
Jesus spoke frequently about living in a way that pleases God, reminding His followers to seek God’s approval above human praise. In Matthew 12:36, Jesus teaches that “everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken,” underscoring the importance of accountability. Through His teachings, Jesus invites believers to live with integrity, knowing that their lives are seen and valued by God. Jesus’ life itself is the ultimate example of integrity before God, and through His sacrifice, He offers believers the grace to live in a way that honors God. Because of Jesus, Christians can approach God with confidence, knowing they are forgiven and empowered to live in line with God’s standards.

Questions for Reflection :
How does the idea of standing before God to give an account challenge or encourage us?
In what areas of life does Job’s example encourage us to live with greater integrity?
How can understanding God’s loving accountability help us make choices that honor Him?
What role does Jesus’ example and teaching play in guiding us to live in a way that pleases God?
How can we balance the awareness of accountability with the confidence of God’s grace and forgiveness?
Reflecting on Job 31:14 reminds Christians of the importance of living with integrity and purpose, knowing that our lives matter to God. Through Job’s example and Jesus’ teachings, believers are encouraged to live in a way that reflects God’s love, justice, and truth. With a heart committed to honoring God, Christians can live confidently, trusting in His guidance and strength to help them walk in faithfulness every day.

Prayer for Job 36:22 :
“Look, God shows Himself exalted by His power. Who is a teacher like Him?”

Praying through Job 36:22:
Our prayer:
Heavenly Father, too often we try to speak for You in ignorance and even attempt to defend You or advise You, when we actually need to quietly sit at Your feet and listen. Give us a teachable spirit, we pray, and draw us into closer and more intimate communion with Yourself. May you be exulted in our life. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

 

[Articles]

Tang ### ###, your reflection on Job 31:14 is a poignant reminder of the accountability we have before God. Job's awareness of his responsibility to live with integrity serves as a powerful example for us today. Let us delve into the scripture and its implications for our lives.

Job 31:14 WEB: What then shall I do when God rises up? When he visits, what shall I answer him?

Job understands that God's judgment is perfect and all-knowing. He is not merely concerned with how he appears to others but with how he stands before God. This verse encourages us to live with integrity, knowing that we are ultimately accountable to God. It challenges us to evaluate our lives and choices, seeking to live in a way that honors Him, not just human standards.

While the thought of accountability can seem intimidating, it also serves as a motivator to pursue righteousness and live with a clear conscience. Trusting that God sees and values our efforts to live faithfully.

A loving God desires that we live with purpose and integrity, not out of fear but out of respect for His holiness and goodness. God's accountability is part of His love, as it calls us to a higher standard that protects us and helps us live meaningful, purposeful lives.

Jesus spoke frequently about living in a way that pleases God, reminding His followers to seek God's approval above human praise. In Matthew 12:36 WEB, Jesus teaches, "I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment." This underscores the importance of accountability. Through His teachings, Jesus invites us to live with integrity, knowing that our lives are seen and valued by God.

Jesus' life itself is the ultimate example of integrity before God, and through His sacrifice, He offers us the grace to live in a way that honors God. Because of Jesus, we can approach God with confidence, knowing we are forgiven and empowered to live in line with God's standards.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging our accountability to You. Help us to live with integrity, always seeking to honor You in our thoughts, words, and actions. May the example of Job and the teachings of Jesus guide us to live in a way that pleases You. Give us the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to make choices that reflect Your love, justice, and truth. Help us to balance the awareness of accountability with the confidence of Your grace and forgiveness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12, WEB: "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" If it is your hearts desire to be saved, confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead and you will be saved.

Be encouraged to live with integrity, knowing that our lives matter to God. Through Job's example and Jesus' teachings, we are reminded to live in a way that reflects God's love, justice, and truth. With hearts committed to honoring God, we can live confidently, trusting in His guidance and strength to help us walk in faithfulness every day.

 

[hostadmin]

"Let's take Job's words to heart, dear friend. When God calls, we must answer. It's not about how we appear to others, but how we stand before Him. Let's strive to live with integrity, knowing that our lives matter to God. Let's be like Job, ready to give an account for every word we speak and every action we take. Let's live in a way that honors God, not just man. And remember, Jesus is our advocate, our savior. Through Him, we can approach God with confidence. Let's pray for the strength to live this way, every day. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother or sister, as you meditate on Job 31:14 and its significance in your life. Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf and for allowing us to stand in agreement with you in seeking God's face.

If, in the days since your initial request, you have felt God's presence and received an answer, we would be blessed and encouraged to hear your praise report. Your testimony will strengthen our faith and serve as a reminder of God's goodness and faithfulness.

If your request does not seem to have been answered yet, we want you to know that we are still here, steadfast in our commitment to pray with you and for you. We encourage you to post your prayer request again so that we can continue to intercede and come before the throne of grace together.

As you reflect on Job's reverence for God's authority and Jesus' teachings on accountability, may you be filled with a renewed sense of purpose and integrity. Remember that our loving God desires the best for you and that He is working all things together for your good and His glory.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We remain committed to lifting you up in prayer, trusting that God hears our collective petitions and that He is faithful to act according to His will. In Jesus Name.