Blessed Assurance

“If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” (Job 14:14)

This is the seventh in a series of Biblical questions. Job, the man who lost all his wealth, all his children and his health, is posing this question.  He has observed that a tree may be cut down but through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant. But, he is asking, does the same apply to a man.

He concludes this inquiry by acknowledging his deep, strong and abiding faith. He answers his own question by saying, “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.” (Job 19:25-27)

Do you have that kind of assurance? Job is expressing New Testament faith and understanding which would be developed by the Gospel writers and the writers of the epistles as inspired by the Holy Spirit centuries later. It will help your faith to read your Bible prayerfully and make plans to attend a Bible believing church this Sunday where the Gospel will be preached in simplicity, understanding and power.