In The Flesh

A BLAST FROM THE WORD
By Sandra Rhynes

“In The Flesh”
Job 19:25,26 & 27
25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; 26 And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God, 27 Whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!

Poor Job! He went through sooooo much. He really hit rock bottom. He had no family, no friends, no health and no money. In fact, He was so sick with boils that He took a piece of pottery and scraped his sores. This situation looked like it was more than Job could stand. Wonder why Job didn’t just curse God and die? These scriptures tell us why. Job knew God was going to take care of him----no matter what. Job said, “Though God slay me yet I’ll trust Him.” If he died, he would be (in the flesh) with his Redeemer, his Savior, the One he loved and worshiped. The One he trusted with his very life and the life of his family. If he was healed, then he would be thankful and go on and serve his Beloved until the time came to go to his heavenly home. Whatever way life went down…….Job would hold on to the One who has the last say. Sounds like WE are winners either way. Oh my goodness, what a promise. We (with our own eyes) shall behold Him in all His glory! Does your heart yearn within you to see Him?

Jesus my Beloved, thank You for loving me. Thank You for your tender mercy and grace. I know I will see You in my flesh. Thank You for the promise of heaven. I trust You completely with my life and my family and my unsaved loved ones. I yearn to be with You just as Job yearned the same. Amen