My Redeemer
BRD REFLECTIONS:
Job 16 & 17 and Psalm 119:137-144 (NIV)
(Woo Li Chun, Christian Believer Facilitator)
READ:
Job 16, 17 and Psalm 119:137-144 (NKJV)
OBSERVE:
What struck me upon reading Job’s speech in Job 16-17 is the depth of his anguish; exasperation at his friends’ insensitivities even to the point of slander; and the sense of injustice that Job felt. Injustice that he was suffering so much despite not knowing what he had done sinfully or wrongly.
Yet even at the depth of his angst, Job still turned to God, and prayed “And my prayer is pure” (Job 16:17), and cried out to God ”My eyes pour out tears to God.” (Job 16:20).
APPLY:
As I reflected, Job’s situation is not dissimilar to what I find myself in at times. There are times when I suffer injustice, slander, and other sorrows or trials. Who do I go to at these times? Just like Job, friends may not be of any help at all. I can only go to God!
DO:
As the Psalmist says “Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights. The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live.” (Ps 119:143-144).
Turning to God and His Word will give me understanding and comfort. Claiming His promises will give me life! In Him is life and life everlasting. To Him I will go and must go! For He is my Redeemer!
PRAY:
Dear Lord. You are my provider, protector and peace. You were there for Job even in all his suffering. Though he did not understand it, You protected him and finally restored him. Teach me to rest in You in adversity, and trust in Your faithfulness and everlasting promises. For You are the only truly dependable source of help and salvation. In Jesus’ Faithful Name, Amen.
