The Allegories in the Book of Job (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Allegory in the Book of Job” – The cry of Job, in his misery, for a “daysman” (or mediator) who could “lay his hand upon…both” (Job 9:33), himself and God, and his yearning cry, “Oh, that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!” (Job 23:3) most wonderfully portrays the craving of the human heart for the Savior, who could connect both man and God, and link a communication between the two that would fulfill the need of man to have a satisfying relationship with God!

Precious Ones, this metaphorically shows us in “allegory” (or in image) that the conscience condemns man (or woman) when there is no communication with his Creator God (whose name is Jesus). Beloved, this is why Paul wrote, “[T]he gentiles [or sinners], which have not the Law [or know what God requires from his word]…by nature [or without anyone convicting them]…are a law unto themselves [or are condemned by themselves!]” (Romans 2:14). Paul goes on to explain, “[T]heir conscience also bearing witness” (Romans 2:15) (in other words, it is their conscience that condemns them, not the church or people).

Chosen Ones, the first stage, “the Allegories found in the Book of Job,” teaches us that the word of God, when it is heard by teaching or preaching (or “the law”), condemns man (or woman) as well! Paul explains this in II Corinthians 3:9, “For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.” (In other words, if preaching instructions of the condemnation found in the laws of God bring glory to the holiness of God’s character, how much more glory do you think one who believes that these words in the Bible are “right” brings to God’s character?) However, Beloved, nothing could show man how to escape his wretched condition like God did through Jesus Christ. I am so glad that we do not have to “find” Jesus – in these days He makes himself available!

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

The Allegories in the Book of Job (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Allegory in the Book of Job” – To offset the spirit of worship, Satan caused the world to be filled with sin and violence. After Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, man’s fate was sure to be that none would ever be good, no not one! The human family was in “the image” of God’s tribulation (remember I told you that the word “allegory” means the description of one thing under the image of another) – the human family was full of “wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores” – “the whole head [was] sick, the whole heart [was] faint. From the sole of the foot even unto the head there [was] no soundness in it” (Isaiah 1:5-6).

Precious Ones, the “allegory” of the three friends of “Job” are the Conscience (Eliphaz), the Law (Bildad), and the Prophets (Zophar). Just as these three men’s council was unprofitable to help Job out of his condition, even so the Conscience, the Law, and the Old Testament Prophets were unable to deliver man from his miserable, loathsome state.

Chosen Ones, today only the blood that Jesus shed on Calvary has the power in and of itself to atone for all of our depraved Consciences and cleanse us from the disobediences of God’s Laws and even the words of God’s Prophets. Paul explains, “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself [no one made him do it!] without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works [or the Old Testaments Laws] to serve the living God [as the Old Testaments Prophets did]?” (Hebrews 9:1)

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

The Allegories in the Book of Job (Part 1)

Beloved, I feel led to write unto you from a new subject entitled “The Allegory in the Book of Job.” I am sure you know that the word allegory means symbolic representation. The Book of Job has much to teach us in this respect. There can be no doubt that there was a man whose name was Job. How do we know? Well, God classifies Job with Noah and Daniel (see Ezekiel 14:14). Also, in the Book of James (James 5:10-11), we refer to Job’s patience in connection with the prophets of the Lord. Within the record of Job’s life is concealed a most wonderful allegory of the fall and rise of the human family.

Precious Ones, Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael, and Isaac were real persons. Yet, in the scriptures (see Galatians 4:22-31), we find that the apostle Paul, in speaking of the casting out of Hagar and Ishmael (Sarah’s Egyptian handmaid and Abraham’s first-born son – see Genesis 16:1-11), refers to that incident as an “allegory – the description of one thing under the image of another. Therefore, although the above-mentioned are real people, God also used them as symbols to teach us Biblical principles.

Chosen Ones, during Job’s prosperity, he was like a man “hedged” about in Eden. Satan, the accuser of the Brethren, intended to make man curse God by depriving him of his blessings. We can identify with Job. Today, the allegory is that Satan has caused many to fail God in their purpose – to turn away from God because He hasn’t yet answered their prayers. Because it seems as though Satan has deprived them of their blessings, they have become impatient, left the church, and walked away from God’s will for their lives. Man was put out of the Garden of Eden, yet he endeavored to worship God through sacrifices and offerings (Genesis 4). In the same way men are attempting to worship God today while living in sin. Remember, however, that God can only be worshipped “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).

I will write more on this subject next Sunday. Until then, know this…

I cherish you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

The Hiding Place from the Wind (conclusion)

Beloved, in conclusion of our theme, “The Hiding Place from the Wind” – the converted soul is quickened by the life – the Holy Ghost – which is in Christ Jesus, for the scripture says that “In him was life” (John 1:4) and “[life] more abundantly” (John 10:10). Therefore, if you want to really live life to the fullest, it must be done in “the hiding place” of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Precious Ones, I saw this new movie that everyone in the country seems to be in a frenzy over – “The Passion.” This movie depicted the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Amidst the gory presentation, which was in line with scripture, one message was prevalent – the Blood of Jesus procured our salvation. Remember, scripture tells us that “without shedding of blood is no remission [of sin]” (Hebrews 9:22). Therefore, our only hope of being redeemed comes by “hiding” under Jesus’ Blood by faith, with confidence that it has enough power to “cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (I John 1:9). It was necessary for Jesus to suffer for our sins on Calvary, although He was innocent of any crime.

Chosen Ones, in conclusion, nothing less than God’s own plan will satisfy or avail. We know that the Word of God is true. There is no book other than The Bible that shows us the true way to God and heaven. The Bible is the only Book that “hides us from the winds of death.” The Bible will “protect” us from the storms that are coming in our lives – storms that have not yet been identified. In fact, Isaiah said, “a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind.” For those who trust Him, God will be “the shadow of a great rock in a weary land” (Isaiah 32:2).

Next week, I will write from a new subject. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy