My Redeemer Lives

 

Hi friends,

It is a necessity that we continually remind ourselves of God’s promises and deeds on this kingdom highway so that we do not get wearied and give up before we attain our desired haven. To this effect we will be examining the above topic with reference to Job in the Old Testament during his time of crisis and how our redeemer came through for him.

The book of Proverbs 19:25- 26 says,

For I know that my redeemer lives, and he shall stand at last on the last day, and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God.

A redeemer is someone who redeems. To redeem means to repay, recover, save or most importantly to exchange something for something else.  Other synonyms for redeemer is liberator, deliverer, rescuer, savior, and good shepherd, Jesus Christ etc.

As believers who are heaven minded and on our way to the Promised Land, our redeemer is no other person than Jesus Christ, the son of the living God who paid the ultimate price for man’s salvation with His own precious blood on Calvary.

As if this is not enough after redeeming man from eternal damnation , He is still very present with every genuine child of God to redeem us from trials, temptations, challenges, troubles and tribulations.

Little wonder, Christ forewarned that in this world we would have tribulations but He gave us the assurance that we should be of good cheer because He has overcome the world for us and will always be with us always.

Brother Job in the scriptures had a balanced understanding of God’s Word and ways therefore He was able to stay put with Jesus all the way even in his time of tribulations. He never wavered or doubted God even in the face of pressures and criticism.

Job didn’t just see God as being our redeemer he saw Christ as his redeemer which connotes a very personal relationship with Jesus Christ the Lord of the way. He was sure and confident of his place with God that he said I know He will stand for me.  

He was so rest assured that even if he dies and his skin is destroyed, he shall see God. Waow! Such audacity and confidence in God even in his trying times every one had forsaking him to his predicament. Yet, he could still hold onto God firmly.

This type of faith goes beyond the level of hearing or seeing. It is about a knowing and an understanding of God that is so personal and real. This type of affirmation is beyond controversy. He was so sure of seeing God that there was no fear of death.

Life could be difficult and full of a lot of uncertainties. Much more difficult is the kingdom highway that Jesus Himself said narrow is the way and strait is the path. He even forewarned that they that will live godly life in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Dear friends, have you developed this kind of relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? Do you have a knowing of His ways and deeds? Can you make bold to say that even if He slays you, you will still trust Him?

This heavenly race is a trade of absolute trust and obedience to the Lord God Almighty all the way and come what may.  May we be graciously and marvelously helped on this eternal Highway.

See you at the heavenly shores on that glorious morning. God bless and keep you all the way.

 

Your friend and Pilgrim in the Kingdom race,

Pastor Janet