We are like Jesus, and job - praying for others (1 Cor 15:48, Job 40-Psalm 1)

The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. As was the earthly man, so also are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven. And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man. 1 Cor 15:47-49

AIM: God restores us and blesses our abundantly when we forgive others.

People have a hard time with how God treats people in the Bible and in everyday life. Life is hard and doesn't feel fair. This is where it's important to receive God's Word for what it is, not what we wish it was. 

I'm enjoying Quit going into self deception (James 1:19-27), where I'm encouraged to receive the Word and practice the Word - specifically the part;

Practice the Word (James 1:22-25), let it be your mirror for self-examination, not a candid snap-shot but an X-Ray ("Woe is me, I am undone" Isa 6:5, see your sin at the core Luke 5:8, Job 42:6).

Job replied to the Lord,  “I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand. I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.” (Job 40:3-5). The Lord speaks from a whirlwind. "Will you discredit my justice and condemn me just to prove you are right? Are you as strong as God" (Job 40:8-9)" Lord explains his creations Behemoth and Leviathan, dinosaur bones today. 

• Job, like Isaiah and the apostles and everyone who accept Jesus as Lord and Savior have eyes that see and heart that understands. Job 13:1  “Look, I have seen all this with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears, and now I understand. Job understands - alludes to Abel (Job 16:18, Heb 11:4,12:24), points to Jesus (Job 16:19,20, Heb12:24) seeing death approach (Job 16:21, Heb 12:23)
• For God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it (Job 33:14 NLT) God speaks, do you hear it (Heb 4:12, 12:25)?

I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.” - Job 42:5-6

When we have clarity about who God is and our natural disposition to stray away from God. We come to a place of repentance. We desire God's restoration, we sit calmly in dust and ashes and wait upon the Lord. We cultivate the Holy Spirit's work in our lives, seeing Jesus resurrection power at work in our hearts, mind, soul and strength. Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. (Gal 5:22-25)

Now we are in a position to intercede for others, like Jesus (Heb 7:25) and Job (Job 42:8,10):

My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer on your behalf. I will not treat you as you deserve, for you have not spoken accurately about me, as my servant Job has...When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. (Job 42:8,10)

When we forgive others, God restores us and blesses our abundantly, Psalms follows Job for good reason.

Job 40-Psalm 1