Job 15-17

Job did not deserve the afflictions and challenges he experienced. God did not send them, but He allowed them. His friends thought he was guilty of something that brought the suffering upon him. He knew he was without fault, yet he suffered and maintained his integrity.

What got him through? He mentioned his Advocate, his Witness in chapter 16. This is, no doubt, a Messianic reference. Christ was getting him through.

We go through things that we don’t understand. Our relief is that Christ is going through it with us. He feels the pain. He mediates and moderates. In our weakness, His strength is revealed and made complete. What good is this relief if we don’t use it or need it.

In heaven, we will have stories of what we went through on earth and how Christ gave us the victory over our challenges. I’m glad I will have a few stories to share.