My Redeemer Lives

In Job 19:25, Job makes an incredible statement. “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth.” The statement comes at a time when Job is feeling the stinging disappointment of failed friendship. Their words bring no comfort and no understanding to Job’s situation. They accuse Job and blame him for his circumstances, but Job knows that God is faithful. Job knows that God is merciful and just. Job knows that while he may not understand why his life has changed so dramatically – the loss of family, financial hardship, illness in his body, and the desertion of influence and position – Job does know that God will move and act on behalf of His people. Job has a Redeemer who will work in the world. Job knows that God claims Job for His own and will one day stand on the earth and declare God’s will to the world. It is another picture that points to Jesus. Another fingerprint that reveals the hand of God. Job knows that the answers to life are not found in this world, but in the presence of God. As we embed the Bible this week, pay attention to how God is putting assurance of His movement and His presence in our hearts.