The three following confessions that are made by the enemy of souls , is worthy of out utmost consideration. Here they are: Admission # [1] God has made a hedge around Job. Admission # [2] God has placed a hedge around his home, and around all that pertains to him. Admission # [3] God has blessed the work of his hands and as a result, his substance or possessions are increased in the land.
It is worthy of note that all of Job’s possessions, his family, and all who work at his ranch, and the safety of everything and everyone pertaining to Job, are all attributed by satan to God alone and not to Job, and for these admissions we must give satan credit, for in this case, he is actually speaking the truth, a very rare occurrence indeed. God’s defense department is much broader, and is more comprehensive than many persons believe, and this apparent ignorance is reflected in the way persons often tend to take credit for accomplishing, and protecting that which they have.
It's funny that satan does not share this perspective, for in his admissions, he credits God, as the reason why Job reached where he was in life. His success, his riches, and his ongoing preservation are all the results of God’s mercy and His defense department. We also have to observe that the household of Job, together with all of his employees also shared in the collateral benefits of God’s defense department, for being connected to Job in any way, would render a person a beneficiary of God’s blessings.
Job 1:9 Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for naught? 10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!