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"As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy" (James 5:11). "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth" (Job 19:25).
Yesterday
I shared a message about our visit to the "Turkey Hill
Experience". This visitor's center for Turkey Hill Dairy is in a
long abandoned silk factory that for many years had a crane in front of
it and was in the constant process of being demolished. The demolition process
stalled however and then finally, lo and behold, rather than demolition it was
renovation to a beautifully restored historical brick building.
As we exited the tour I looked up at the repointed brick lintel over the doors and took today's main photo. A tiny sprig of grass is growing right out of the mortar. I suppose in the course of maintenance this will soon be removed! (Otherwise what serves as an illustration for me will weaken the mortar.)
A seed apparently was blown up to that certainly inhospitable growing location yet it germinated and thus far is doing quite well and serves as an example of perseverance in the face of hardship!
What a blessed assurance to know that as we live today, and face a temporally uncertain (at least to us) future, that our Redeemer lives. We've trusted Him in the past, we can trust Him today and we can trust Him for the future!
Job lived during the Patriarchal period some 4,000 years ago. He is best known for the tremendous trial he went through. However the record of his life presents several timeless and powerful statements of faith as he endured these trials with a steadfast faith in God.
Throughout
the nineteenth chapter of the book, bearing his name, Job recounts his
grave afflictions. Physically, socially, financially, and spiritually; he went
through an incredibly tough period. He lost his children,
possessions and health. He was covered with painful boils and could get
relief only by taking a shard of pottery and scraping his wounded skin.
He had endured several discussions with his "friends", which essentially sum up the false philosophies of the world (then and even now.) He sure didn't get any support or encouragement from his nagging wife. Just prior to our daily verse he summarizes his troubles with the colorful phrase, "I am nothing but skin and bones; I have escaped with only the skin of my teeth" (19:20).
Yet in the very midst of this trial he musters the persevering faith to declare the great affirmation of today's text; "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth."
He does so without the benefit of Romans 8:28 and countless other
Scriptures of assurance, encouragement and hope that we have in our
Bible. This appears to be the first chronological reference to God as
Redeemer in the entire Bible.
What an example Job is to us! He is recognized years later by the prophet Ezekiel as an example of righteousness, along with Noah and Daniel (Ezekiel 14:20). James refers to him as an example of perseverance: "As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy" (James 5:11).
Job states with absolute confidence that in the end God will stand. Indeed God has always prevailed, is presently prevailing and will always prevail. At times His ways are a supreme mystery to us, but what tremendous peace we have as we also recognize this truth. In the end He will be standing and since we have been redeemed, we belong to Him and thus we will stand with Him.
Today, my believing friend, let me encourage you to make Job's affirmation of faith your own. What tremendous peace comes when, regardless of our personal circumstances, we can declare "I know that my redeemer lives!"
Be encouraged today
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily prayer: Father,
from the Biblical story of Job's unequaled sufferings emerges one of
the most radiant and hopeful promises that I can apply to my life, "I
know that my Redeemer lives!" Though my heart and my flesh may fail,
You are my strength and my portion forever. The troubles that
seem larger than life itself lose their magnitude in comparison to
knowing that in the end I will see You myself with my own eyes. What
glorious anticipation fills my heart as Your overcoming spirit leads me
through the trials of this day! It is not by my might, nor by my
power but by Your Spirit that I find You to be the anchor in the storms
that assail me. Amen
Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources
"I Know My Redeemer Lives" Video Crabb Family
"For I Know That My Redeemer Lives" Video Crystal Lewis
"For I Know That My Redeemer Lives" Video Bob Bennett (classic version of Samuel Medley hymn)
Turkey Hill Experience
Final thought: I took this photo at the Turkey Hill Experience and inquired yesterday as to what it is. See below photo for answer!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Perseverance!
This sprig of vibrant green grass is growing out of the mortar over one of the doors at the renovated building now housing the "Turkey Hill Experience" in Columbia PA.
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Perseverance!
This sprig of vibrant green grass is growing out of the mortar over one of the doors at the renovated building now housing the "Turkey Hill Experience" in Columbia PA.
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"As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy" (James 5:11). "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth" (Job 19:25).
Yesterday
I shared a message about our visit to the "Turkey Hill
Experience". This visitor's center for Turkey Hill Dairy is in a
long abandoned silk factory that for many years had a crane in front of
it and was in the constant process of being demolished. The demolition process
stalled however and then finally, lo and behold, rather than demolition it was
renovation to a beautifully restored historical brick building.As we exited the tour I looked up at the repointed brick lintel over the doors and took today's main photo. A tiny sprig of grass is growing right out of the mortar. I suppose in the course of maintenance this will soon be removed! (Otherwise what serves as an illustration for me will weaken the mortar.)
A seed apparently was blown up to that certainly inhospitable growing location yet it germinated and thus far is doing quite well and serves as an example of perseverance in the face of hardship!
What a blessed assurance to know that as we live today, and face a temporally uncertain (at least to us) future, that our Redeemer lives. We've trusted Him in the past, we can trust Him today and we can trust Him for the future!
Job lived during the Patriarchal period some 4,000 years ago. He is best known for the tremendous trial he went through. However the record of his life presents several timeless and powerful statements of faith as he endured these trials with a steadfast faith in God.
Throughout
the nineteenth chapter of the book, bearing his name, Job recounts his
grave afflictions. Physically, socially, financially, and spiritually; he went
through an incredibly tough period. He lost his children,
possessions and health. He was covered with painful boils and could get
relief only by taking a shard of pottery and scraping his wounded skin.He had endured several discussions with his "friends", which essentially sum up the false philosophies of the world (then and even now.) He sure didn't get any support or encouragement from his nagging wife. Just prior to our daily verse he summarizes his troubles with the colorful phrase, "I am nothing but skin and bones; I have escaped with only the skin of my teeth" (19:20).
Yet in the very midst of this trial he musters the persevering faith to declare the great affirmation of today's text; "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth."
He does so without the benefit of Romans 8:28 and countless other
Scriptures of assurance, encouragement and hope that we have in our
Bible. This appears to be the first chronological reference to God as
Redeemer in the entire Bible. What an example Job is to us! He is recognized years later by the prophet Ezekiel as an example of righteousness, along with Noah and Daniel (Ezekiel 14:20). James refers to him as an example of perseverance: "As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy" (James 5:11).
Job states with absolute confidence that in the end God will stand. Indeed God has always prevailed, is presently prevailing and will always prevail. At times His ways are a supreme mystery to us, but what tremendous peace we have as we also recognize this truth. In the end He will be standing and since we have been redeemed, we belong to Him and thus we will stand with Him.
Today, my believing friend, let me encourage you to make Job's affirmation of faith your own. What tremendous peace comes when, regardless of our personal circumstances, we can declare "I know that my redeemer lives!"
Be encouraged today
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily prayer: Father,
from the Biblical story of Job's unequaled sufferings emerges one of
the most radiant and hopeful promises that I can apply to my life, "I
know that my Redeemer lives!" Though my heart and my flesh may fail,
You are my strength and my portion forever. The troubles that
seem larger than life itself lose their magnitude in comparison to
knowing that in the end I will see You myself with my own eyes. What
glorious anticipation fills my heart as Your overcoming spirit leads me
through the trials of this day! It is not by my might, nor by my
power but by Your Spirit that I find You to be the anchor in the storms
that assail me. AmenLast night our youth group packed over 2,100 pairs of shoes in one hour for distribution through the Global Aid Network!
Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources
"I Know My Redeemer Lives" Video Crabb Family
"For I Know That My Redeemer Lives" Video Crystal Lewis
"For I Know That My Redeemer Lives" Video Bob Bennett (classic version of Samuel Medley hymn)
Turkey Hill Experience
Final thought: I took this photo at the Turkey Hill Experience and inquired yesterday as to what it is. See below photo for answer!
It is a device used to separate the cream from the milk!
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