The Allegories in the Book of Job (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Allegories in the Book of Job” – Remember, it was through faith and patience that Job endured the terrible ordeal of trials permitted by his God. Then, in the end, he obtained multiplied blessings. Beloved, hear me when I tell you this – it is only through faith and patience that we, as Christians, will also endure the terrible ordeals and trials permitted by our God! Wasn’t it promised that “the trying of your faith [will work] patience” (James 1:3)? Wasn’t it also promised that if you “let patience have her perfect work…[you will] be perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:4)? Wouldn’t you say that the phrase “wanting nothing” constitutes obtaining multiplied blessings in the end?

Precious Ones, it was also Job’s undaunted courage and confidence that sustained him. Without even being able to see his invisible deliverance, Job still hoped in a resurrection that had not been taught to him, and this gave him strength to press his claim. Did you read about Job’s faith? “If a man die, shall he live again?” Job had to ask this question because no one had yet taught him the answers. He went on to say, “all the days of my appointed time [alive on this earth] will I wait, till my change come” (Job 14:14).

Chosen Ones, because of Job’s courage and confidence in the Lord, God would not leave him in the dark concerning this question. Obviously, God revealed the truth onto Job. We know this because Job later declares, “I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth” (Job 19:25). Job saw Jesus long before He was manifested! The allegory in this teaches us that we must also have undaunted (unpersuaded) courage and confidence to sustain us through this earthly life. Paul said, “I am persuaded, that…[nothing]…shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord [and Redeemer]” (Romans 8:38-39). This allegory also teaches us that when we refuse to be discouraged by circumstances that seem to have no visible answer or deliverance, but rather trust our God in areas of our lives where no one has ever taught us how to make it through, God will not leave us in the dark about how to escape out of those circumstances. Remember, David said, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [God] art with me” (Psalm 23:4).

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

I love you all with all of my heart.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy