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Our Redeemer 06.22.08

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It is Sunday June 22, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on teh book of Job. Please read Chapters 17-20 in your Bible or Click Here to read.
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Today we will read and learn about Job’s appeal to God; Bildad’s cruel accusation; Job’s reaffirmation of his faith; and Zophar refering to Job as a wicked man. Today’s message focuses on the importace of realizing that all possessions are transient, and God wants us to see that we cannot hold a tight grip on material or physical things, or even people, that are dear to us. We need to hold tight on Jesus, our Redeemer and all things will be added unto you.

Job assumed all hope of recovery was gone, “My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me.” (Job 17:1). Bildad interrupted and his second speech was the most hostile of all. He assumed that Job’s sufferings exposed him as a sinful hypocrite who was hopelessly condemned. “For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare…..Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God.” (18:8,21). With every lash of condemnation came a greater depth to Job’s confidence in his life beyond the grave.

Job could bear the unjust reproach of his friends for he was living in the expectation of the glorious appearance of his coming King. His faith soared like an eagle above the clouds and beyond the heavens to view eternal truths which were never before revealed. With great spiritual discernment and assurance Job replied, “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.” (19:25-27).

According to the Law, a redeemer was the next of kin who was responsible for redeeming (buying back) an enslaved kinsman or his lost inheritance (See Leviticus 25:25). The same word is used spiritually for Christ since he is our Redeemer who paid the price for our sins to purchase our freedom from sin (I Peter 1:18-19). This is one of the most remarkable and magnificent prophecies in the Bible.

This revelation of life after death is one of the greatest in the Old Testament. God leads us to see, through Job, that we have no valid excuse for complaining about our suffering, material loss, or being misunderstood by others, for all of this life will pass and we will have an eternity of joy and hapiness waiting for us. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” (I Corinthians 10:31). Today would be the best time to take a spiritual inventory of what things are most important in our life. How do the things of God measure up?

In today’s reading Jesus Christ is revealed through the Redeemer (Job 19:25). Christ, our Redeemer, has bought us with His own blood on the cross. By His death, Jesus provided the required sacrifice to purchase salvation for mankind.

Today’s Prayer:
Dear Lord,
Jesus, I am full of gratitude today as I consider Your abiding presence in my life.  You planned my existence in my mother’s womb before I even drew my first breath. When so many people have come into my life and exited it throughout the years You have taken up residence and You forever rule my heart. When the path before me was unclear You have always gone before me sustaining me in my wilderness journey. Though all forsake me You remain faithful, and remarkable as it seems, even if we are faithless, You will remain faithful, for You cannot deny Yourself.  Thank You for being my Saviour and my Redeemer.  In Jesus’ name…..Amen.

Have a great and wonderful Sunday.
God Bless,
Christina

P.S. I apologize for not getting a lesson out yesterday, there will be another later on today.

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