For I know that my Redeemer Lives...

     Job. 
     We have all heard of him and his trials that he went through, as the devil tested Job and his faith in God. He believed Job would eventually curse God, proving that nobody could fully trust God to the end. 
     All he did was prove himself wrong. 
    Job never lost his faith in his Redeemer and came through a changed man...with a totally new outlook on the amazing grace of God. 
     During his friends "helpful" advice while he suffered the physically worst part of his trial, I can imagine him looking up at the sky as he said these amazing words: "Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever! For I know that my redeemer liveth," (Job 19:23-25a). 
     Job had no idea that his words would be written down and printed in a book. He had no idea that his words would be forever written on paper with a pen and set in the "rock" for all to read until the Lord returns! He wanted everyone to know what he believed....that his redeemer lived! His Redeemer was the One Who was going to get him through this messy trial he was in. He was praising God in the midst of his dire circumstances and confessing his never wavering faith in His Lord. The devil never had a chance! 
     This week has been a bit rough with the bombardment of bad news about dear church people, friends, and other issues that seem to keep piling up. We just had a prayer revial at church and I feel like the devil is testing us like he did Job. Every time I woke up last night I had one particular name in my head and it was like God was saying, "Don't stop praying! Keep them coming!"
     Every moment I could I kept this dear brother in prayer, as well as his family and loved ones. And I won't stop! God doesn't want us to stop knocking on His door. He wants us to keep interceeding for our dear brothers and sisters in Christ. There is a battle raging around us that we can't see. Like in Daniel chapter 10, the angels could be battling the devil's helpers and may be delayed in getting here, but they will prevail.        God knows all. His timing is perfect. And I praise the Lord for His mercy and grace! I praise the Lord for being the One Who will win...Who has already won. 
     So, keep praying, my dear friends. God is listening and will answer at just the right time. And we can rejoice in the fact that our Redeemer lives!!!!