Jesus Day By Day: A 5-Day YouVersion By Sharon KaselonisSample

My Redeemer Lives

Scripture presents Job as a man of outstanding character, a prominent figure renowned for his wisdom and wealth, blessed by God. But Job’s world was undone in a moment’s time. He lost his family, his health, and his wealth, and he was shunned by his friends before God stepped in and restored his life.

Some would say the main lesson of Job is that God can bring good out of the worst of situations (Romans 8:28). But even sweeter than when burdens turn to blessings is when Jesus is revealed in the midst of the difficulties. That is the treasure found in the book of Job.

What hope we find in Job’s declaration that our redeemer lives, and in the end we will see Him! It’s interesting to note that leading up to those confident words, Job described his trouble as a path shrouded in darkness with no escape or alternate way around (19:8-9). Have you ever felt trapped, with trouble on every side? Job expressed the depth of his heartache and confusion at the injustice he faced. Yet he ended his questions and complaints with a faith-filled declaration that captures the theme of the entire Bible: the hope of redemption through Jesus.

Jesus came to bind up the brokenhearted, to give us joy for our sadness, to bear our iniquities, and to carry our sin. So it makes perfect sense that, here in the book of Job, in the midst of great loss, heartache, and suffering, we find hope and reassurance of redemption—a foreshadowing of our Savior.

Job’s eyes had not seen exactly how God would keep His promises, and he had not heard all the details of how it would be accomplished, but in his heart he understood it (Job 13:1).

Your eyes may not yet see how God intends to keep His promises, and your ears may not have heard the details yet, but, like Job, you can let the longings of your heart point you to Jesus Christ. When you need a fresh start, look to Jesus. He offers new beginnings. Open your eyes to see Jesus, open your ears to hear His Word, and open your heart to trust His goodness.

Why does trusting God without knowing how He will fulfill His promises draw us closer to Him?