After his pity parties, Job looks beyond his misery to some things that will never change — some things believers can rejoice in.
Job 19:25-27 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
I know Job’s Redeemer. He knows me and still loves me. He is a life-changer. I know about His promise to return: John 14:1-3; Rev. 22:20.
[26] And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
I know about the Resurrection - John 11:25-26. Christians never die they just go home. The body will return to dust - Gen. 3:19, but that doesn’t mean there will be any soul sleep.
This body is going to rise - 1 Cor. 15:12-23. This body will live, be changed and see God.
[27] Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
“Reins be consumed within me” literally means I am overwhelmed by the thought of seeing Jesus. I am too.
I sure find a lot of comfort, hope, and strength in the thoughts of Job.
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