“Oh, that my words were written! Oh, that they were inscribed in a book! That they were engraved on a rock, with an iron pen and lead, forever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!” Job 19:23-27 NKJV
In times of deep affliction and agony you have the opportunity to know and experience God in a deeper way than is possible without going through pain. In Philippians 3:10 Paul says “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings…” You get to know God and have companionship with Him as you suffer. You gain an understanding of His power to raise the dead and redeem impossible situations as you walk through valleys of discouragement, depression and death. He is the ultimate life-giver.
Job’s revelation of God as his redeemer is life-changing. His knowledge that his redeemer lives gives him hope and endurance. His heart yearned for this deeper knowledge of God. He desired to see Him for who He was.
As you walk through the difficulties of your day, let Job’s revelation encourage and strengthen you. Find the depth of fellowship with God as He comforts and consoles you. You are able to cast all of your cares on Him, because He cares for you.
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