Chapter 2: The Heavenly Court

One day, the angels came to present themselves before the Lord in heaven. And among them came Satan.

God looked at Satan and asked, "Where have you come from?". Satan answered, "From roaming throughout the earth, walking back and forth on it."

Satan had been watching. But there was one man who stood out above all others — and God knew it.

GOD“Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth — a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and turns away from evil.”— Job 1:8

But Satan was not convinced. He believed Job only loved God because of what God gave him. Take away the blessings, and the faith would crumble.

SATAN“Does Job fear God for nothing? You have blessed everything he has. But strike all that he owns — and he will surely curse You to Your face.”— Job 1:9-11

Satan was convinced that Job's faith was nothing more than a transaction, loyalty in exchange for blessing. However, God knew Job's heart. Job's faith was real. And God would prove it.

GOD“Very well. Everything Job has is now in your power. But you must not lay a finger on Job himself.”— Job 1:12

Satan left the presence of the Lord. He now had permission to strike Job's livestock, his servants, even his children.