““But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!”
Job 19:25-27 NLT
This passage comes from the book of Job, believed to have been written in the patriarchal period, around the time of Moses. This makes it ancient, and it is so poignant. We may all suffer, our friends, family and perhaps servants may distance themselves from us, but God never does. Although Job wondered at the why it happened, he even thought God had done it, he still rallies to the passage above: my redeemer lives!
Like Job we can feel righteous and know our behaviour had not warranted such treatment, yet things happen. Yesterday afternoon I became ill, and lost the contents of my stomach, I slept for almost 12 hours. I am grateful that I am feeling better today. I cannot fathom the why, it happened, but My Redeemer lives. I am grateful that I have scripture and a knowledge about my God that shows me, He does not make me sick.
Today is New Year’s Eve. We are poised on a brand new year. I know this coming year I will have graduated from my undergrad year, Lord willing taken on an honours year and gone to Nepal. I anticipate the finalisation of my court case with AMP, and a release into a new season. I don’t know the specifics of a few areas, but God does. He will keep me. Amen!
May Your Kingdom come Lord, Your will be done! Amen!
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