MY REDEEMER, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Today’s Reading: Job 18-19
Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion).
The Russian Orthodox Convent of the Ascension is located on the Mount of Olives. According to Orthodox tradition, this is the site where Jesus ascended to Heaven 40 days after His resurrection. A chapel behind the church is dedicated to John the Baptist, and according to tradition his head was found in a jar hidden in a cavity under the mosaic floor of an ancient Armenian church. Job said, “He shall stand at last upon the earth.” Jesus stood here at His ascension, and he will stand here again at His second coming.
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Key Verses: Job 19:25-27
I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!
This may be the first time to emphasize three key verses in this blog. They are so refreshing to read! Job has been enveloped in darkness, but suddenly light breaks through! From here on, Job slowly, slowly begins to hear from God.
We, too, can have truth illuminate our paths as we read His Word and seek the Light of the World, Jesus, in sincere prayer. Let us confess out loud, if possible, Job’s declaration in our key verses!!! This will engrave these words into our hearts and minds. Take time to meditate, concentrating on what God is speaking to us about His purposes for our lives.
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12). John writes about that light in his first letter to the churches. Let’s read those words found in 1 John 1:4-7 and make a fresh determination to “walk in the light as He (Jesus) is in the light.”
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord God, I pray for grace to walk so close to the “Light of the world” that I will never “walk in darkness” again. In the Name of Jesus, the true Light for all people, I pray, Amen!!!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
In the early 1940’s, my Dad was stranded in Egypt and the Sudan because of World War II, and I had a job to do to help my mother and my two sisters. I had to cross a field, a ditch, and the base line road to reach the barn of Stuart White. Mr. White would fill my little pail with milk while he was milking the cows, carefully put the lid back on the pail, and send me off home. This was fine during the long evenings of summer, but in the dark evenings of winter at milking time, it was a different matter. I carried a lantern (no flashlight available) along with my pail. That light was my comfort. At 6, 7 and 8 years old, I was sure there was danger lurking in the shadows. While the pail was by my side, my lantern was as far out in front of me as I could hold it. Because of that light, I safely negotiated the ditch, the fence (my uncle built a stile, steps over the fence), and crossed the field to the safety of home. What a relief to be home. A cup of warm milk (no refrigerator) would be my reward for bravery. Throughout my life, I’ve desperately needed Jesus, God’s Light here on earth, to walk in security and safety.
Yours for consistently “walking in the Light,”
David
Ever lifted by Job, David’s prayer, message, and filled with hope as we know our Redeemer and Light of the world lives. We look forward to seeing Your sweet face in heaven, Jesus, when our time comes to be called back home from this earth plane. Oh, what a joy that will be!! As Doreen said yesterday, we need not dwell on our problems. We keep our eyes on our God!! Amen. His blessings be upon you, fellow saints in the Lord.
The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. Revelation 3:21 ESV
Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes – The Blessing ft Justin Bieber
The Freedom Experience WITH LYRICS–WOW!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aszF6nuiVb4
https://www.YouTube.com/watch?V=Kg7aXEvCeXY Encouragement for today. Blessings to all bloggers today. Missing Rob and asking our Father to be close to him whatever he circumstance might be. I hope the hymn above comes through okay. “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”. Amen
Oh no. That was not the hymn I love and proclaim!
“My Redeemer Lives”, but God bless Justin Bieber!
I did not post My Redeemer Lives, Doreen, because I recently posted it by Nicole Mullen. But here is another version for you from Hillsong. Enjoy. 😇
My Redeemer Lives – Hillsong w/lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj_BvlYFyEg
Thank you Beverlee. When I did a search, I should have put “Frederick Handle”. I Know That My Redeemer Lives. I had 2 beautiful versions – one a lady’s choir & the othe with a giant pipe organ. So beautiful, all of them!
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth! – George Frederick Handel’s “Messiah”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFU9nsG7Oww
Here is the other version you mentioned, Doreen:
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg7aXEvCeXY
Both versions you sent, Beverlee, are SO BEAUTIFUL! Thanks so much. We are so blessed to have these available anytime.
Amen…our Redeemer and Light of this world lives!
This fills me with such hope……. hope for our upcoming election that God’s will be done, hope for our world, hope for the one who is afraid or in pain or searching, hope for the sinner which is me!
Thank you Lord Jesus for the cross!
Beverlee I had to smile at your reply last eve…. I’ll take a little of that loss of appetite as well!..lol
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So thankful that Jesus is alive, our Redeemer.
Amen Ruth.
Amen to all the above comments
Blessings to everyone today and yes my redeemer or our Redeemer lives amen