Mark 4: 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Even if God allows a calamity to strike, as it was in the case of Job, the Christian in some cases could still be better off, when it comes to claims, for your insurance company would, in the majority of cases, only cover you for what you house, and valuables are worth, but in some cases, God might reimburse you for much more than you had previously. Preemptive assurance is what satan recognized as fact, as he was doing surveillance on Job’s property.
It then became evident that the peace, and the tranquility enjoyed by Job, with persons under his jurisdiction, were not the result of chance, or good luck, but was instead the direct interposition of God to stop calamity before it strikes. After permission was granted, satan brought on the tornado which leveled the house where Job’s kids were having a party. Tornados, and other disasters would have been brought on much earlier if it were not for God’s assurance protecting Job.
Job 1: 9 Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for naught? 10 Have You not made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands and his substance is increased in the land. 12 And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So, Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord.
Mark 4:40 And he said unto them, why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, what manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!