A Spark in the Lament

(Job 19:25 KJV)  For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

(Proverbs 12 also read)

This chapter in Job is one long lament and complaint.  Repeatedly he says that God has abandoned him.  There is not a drop of joy or praise.  In spite of that we find this very familiar verse sandwiched in the middle.  It is a statement of one of the great truths.  It reflects the very name of Yahweh.  He is the great I Am.  He is the one God who lives.

That makes a difference in everything that goes on.  He’s not an empty idol.  He is not a vain wish.  He is the living God.

So?  We need to live as if we believe this.  I don’t know if your day is good or bad.  I don’t know if you are rejoicing or mourning.  But God lives.  God listens.  God loves.  Love Him back.