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For consider him [Jesus] that endured
such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in
your minds. Hebrews 12:3 KJV
Job suffered the
misunderstanding, anger, and scorn of even his friends who accused him of
hypocrisy and sin. He suffered humiliation and blame. His wife advised him to
curse God and die. His children were destroyed and Job lost all his earthly comforts
and possessions. No man could help him. Besides that anguish, he suffered greatly
in his body as Satan piled on to prove his point that man only serves God for
the blessings. Job didn’t know the backstory, didn’t know that Satan and God
had made a battleground of his soul – yet still, he trusted in the integrity of
God.
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in
him. Job 13:15a
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…. Job 19:25-27a
Hope for Job was
totally based on God.
Job longed for a mediator
to plead his case before God. Job had no advocate: we do.
Praise God for the Cross of Jesus
Christ.
Wherefore He is able also to save them
to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing he ever liveth to make
intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25
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appreciate you. Sending prayers for a wonderful week.
Loved God, Me and Sweet Iced Tea. I feel like Job myself right now, my husband is battling stage 4. Cancer and we're going through some other things as well. Your blog reminded me that we have an advocate in Christ. Crises in life make you cut to the chase, your prayers are succinct and heartfelt. You no longer roll your eyes at hubby 's lame jokes. You'just glad you can still laugh with him.
ReplyDeleteMarcia, my heart and prayers go out for you and your husband tonight. I can't imagine how you all are suffering. It comforts me to remember Jesus wept for and prayed for his friends - cling to Him. Thanks for your kind words regarding God, Me, and Sweet Iced Tea. I pray it brings hope and draws readers closer in relationship to Christ.
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