HCC Weekly - March 16th, 2026

March 16th

Pastor Joy

Job 19:25-27 But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!

Job is responding to another of his friends speeches during the trials that he faces in this scripture. I find comfort and I am encouraged to try and be as bold in the face of struggle, adversity, and what the world throws at me, to proclaim that “my Redeemer lives!”

From the Bible Recap, day 8:

Job said, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.” So much of God’s character is evident in this verse. First we see the nature of God’s relationship with Job even on his worst days. Job doesn’t call God a Redeemer or the Redeemer, but my Redeemer.

It’s personal, intimate. Second, we see that God is a redeemer! To redeem means “to buy back.” Job has hope that this isn’t the end of his story, even if it’s the end of his life. Job trusts God will redeem this somehow. Third, we see that God is alive: My Redeemer lives. So many of Job's loved ones passed away, but not God. He knows that God is still with him and will be forever:

“At the last he will stand upon the earth.” Storing up truth about God, like we’re doing as we read, is one way to make sure our feet are on solid ground when the storms come, because He’s where the joy is!

Thank you Lord for being our redeemer. Thank you for loving us and for pursuing us so intimately. Help us to grow closer to you through your Word. Amen