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Temple Of Praise Church Of God In Christ 2130 Stalham Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 (757) 632-7219 "In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing." Job 1:22 Weekly Newsletter 07-05-2021 From the desk of Pastor Tyrone Scafe “Tested and Found Faithful!” Perhaps the most puzzling question for believers in God Almighty is the problem of evil in the world. We have all heard questions like, “If God is so good, why is there so much suffering in the world?” It does not take long to look around and see natural disasters, relatives and friends plagued by diseases, and the plight of the poor and starving, and come to the same questions ourselves. Indeed, since the Apostle Paul have wrestled with this question. But Christians did not begin the dialogue. In fact, believe it or not, what may be the oldest book in the Bible takes on the issue directly. The problem of how to reconcile a good and loving God with the presence of evil in the world is often called theodicy. In addition, a thousand of theodicies have been written in the attempt to solve the problem. “For the most part, these attempted solutions endeavor to reduce tension by modifying one of the three elements which a combination have caused this dilemma: God’s goodness and the presence of evil. That is, the presence of evil is typically accounted for by either denying God’s power to do anything about it, by denying God’s goodness to care anything about it, or by attributing it to humanity sinful choices alone. In the Christian worldview, none of these can be fully accepted. Instead, we are left to grapple with the reality that although God is all-powerful and knowing, He could easily erase human suffering in an instant. He chooses another path centered in the story of the gospel. It has never been an easy truth to live with, as the Book of Job profoundly testifies. Th book of Job stands as the Bible great address to the problem of theodicy. It does not offer easy answers or quick fix solutions, but presents the sufferings, questions and story of one man in the throes of unfairness who, nonetheless, retained his faith in the God of Israel. It also offers us and unprecedented glimpse behind the scenes of Job calamity, assuring us that God in both all-powerful and always good. When we remain faithful such as Job, we will quickly discover that our faith in God, will help us maintain our integrity when we are tested. You must believe, test and trials are going to come. Remember, how many times Jesus was tested. If we are the sons and daughters of the Almighty King, you must understand that this life is not going to be an easy path. But I am so glad that God has given us the power to defeat Satan. He gave is the Holy Ghost and lips to decree and declare for Satan to get thee behind us. Remember, he does not have the power to take over. He can only get it if you give it to him. But Job, showed us the living example to live by. He was the example that each and every one of us should emulate. The book of Job is the powerful story of one man’s unbreakable faith in the midst of loss, pain, desperation and uncertainty. Without a shadow of doubt, you can hold on to your faith and keep your integrity in this unstable world. Keep the faith. Your servant Leader, I AM, Pastor Tyrone D. Scafe TYRONE D. SCAFE Senior Pastor & Founder Temple Of Praise Church Of God In Christ In my closing of this week’s letter, I want to pen this little hymn for you entitled, I Will Make the Darkness Light! “I will make the darkness light before thee, what is wrong I’ll make it right before thee, All the battles I will fight before thee, And the high places I will bring down. When thou walkest by the way I’ll lead thee, On the fatness of the land I’ll feed thee, And a mansion in the sky I’ll deed thee, And the high place I’ll bring down!” What I am trying to tell you is that God has you in the palm of His hand and all we have to do is stand and trust upon His Word. This Week Announcement: ➢ Also join me The Cross Network (Facebook Channel) on Tuesday 7/13 at 5:00 pm “Reaching the Community, Changes Lives!” Remain pressing forward and have a another beautiful and wonderful week. If you have not done do already, I am requesting that you join our Facebook page and stay connected Temple Of Praise Church Of God In Christ because we are better together as we contend to the faith! ➢ Bible study this Tuesday 7/13 at 7:00 pm. Dial (712) 775-7031 access code: 644524 References Pathway Press p.99, Colkmire, L. Yes Lord Hymnal, p.402, Church Of God In Christ