7 Beliefs about Jesus we share with Job

 Read Job 19. 

Sometimes when a believer in Jesus is in great pain they may feel one way, but their faith counters their feelings.  Their words may even sound contradictory.  But it is our faith that sees beyond the physical present and looks to our eternal hope.  Watch how Job's words demonstrate this. 

Everything was gone.  No one was left to comfort or to come alongside him.  He cried out for mercy.  But he could find no compassion.  He wanted his complaint and his innocence written down in a permanent record for all to see.  Indeed, it was.  Here, thousands of years later, we know the truth about what happened to this man.  Then, Job pivoted to express his perspective of faith.  He looked forward to the day when the Redeemer would appear. 

Do not miss Job's incredible descriptions contained in these verses.

1. He believed in a Redeemer.

This refers to a close relative who would come to the aid of a needy family member.  They would defend, avenge, or provide when the person could not help themselves. 

2. He believed in a personal Redeemer.

He referred to him as "my" Redeemer.  His faith was not in an institution or a religious system.  It was a personal relationship with a real person. 

3. He believed that this Redeemer was living.

His faith was not in a man-made idol or some dead hero. 

4. He believed in a Redeemer who would come "at the last".

The present life was not final.  There was coming a day of vindication "in the end". 

5. He believed this Redeemer would stand on earth.

That would eliminate a spiritual appearance of the Redeemer or only a heavenly one.  This One would come to earth as Judge and make all things right. 

6. He believed that this Redeemer was God. 

7. He believed that he would see this Redeemer in his own body after his death. There is no room here for reincarnation or so-called "soul sleep".  Fully aware, with a new body, Job looked forward to eternal fellowship with the LORD Himself. 

When Jesus ascended back to heaven, the angels announced, "This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."  (Acts 1:11)

Jesus said, "Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay everyone for what he has done.  I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."  (Revelation 22:12)