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My Redeemer Lives | Pain & Doubt | Week 4
Mike Wilson
My Redeemer Lives – Week 4 of Pain & Doubt Series
The story of Job is one of pain, suffering, and ultimately, redemption. In this final message from the Pain & Doubt series, the focus is on Job’s declaration of faith in the midst of his suffering—My Redeemer Lives. Job’s journey through loss, grief, and questioning leads him to a powerful realization: despite everything he has endured, God is sovereign, and redemption is real.
Understanding Grief and Pain
Throughout this series, the message has been clear—pain and doubt are unavoidable in life. Everyone grieves differently, and there is no single “right way” to process suffering. However, there are healthier ways to navigate grief than others.
Many people try to suppress their pain by distracting themselves, numbing their emotions with substances, or pretending that everything is fine. Others become overwhelmed by anger, guilt, or regret, believing that their suffering is a result of punishment from God. But the truth is, suffering is not a sign of God’s absence—it is an opportunity to deepen faith.
In Job’s darkest moments, he wrestled with deep questions: Why is this happening to me? Where is God in my suffering? These are questions that many people ask today. But Job’s story reveals that even when circumstances seem impossible to understand, God is still in control.
Job’s Cry: "My Redeemer Lives"
One of the most powerful statements in the book of Job comes in Job 19:25-26:
But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and He will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body, I will see God!
This declaration is profound. Despite everything Job has lost—his family, his health, his wealth—he holds onto one unshakable truth: My Redeemer Lives. Job understands that even though he may not fully comprehend God’s plan, God is still working in his life.
What Does It Mean That "My Redeemer Lives"?
God is Present in Our Pain
Many people believe that when they are suffering, God has abandoned them. But Job’s words remind believers that God is alive and active, even in the darkest times. Just as Job declared My Redeemer Lives, Christians today can hold onto the promise that God is with them in every trial.Redemption is Real
The word “redeem” means to buy back, to restore something to its original purpose. In the Old Testament, a redeemer was someone who paid a price to rescue another person from bondage. In the New Testament, Jesus is described as the ultimate Redeemer, the one who paid the price for sin. Galatians 3:13 says, “But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When He was hung on the cross, He took upon Himself the curse for our wrongdoing.”Job’s cry—My Redeemer Lives—is not just about his personal suffering. It is a declaration of trust that God will bring restoration and justice.
Hope Beyond This Life
Job believed that even after death, he would see God. This foreshadows the New Testament promise of resurrection. 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 says, “Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?’”Because My Redeemer Lives, there is hope beyond the grave. The promise of eternal life with God gives purpose to every trial faced in the present.
God’s Answer to Job
Job spends much of his story questioning God, and in the end, God answers. But instead of giving Job a detailed explanation of why he suffered, God reveals His power and sovereignty. Job 38:4 says,
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you know so much.
God’s response isn’t to minimize Job’s suffering, but to remind him that His ways are higher than human understanding. Just as Job had to trust that My Redeemer Lives, Christians today are called to trust in God’s bigger plan.
Finding Strength in Suffering
So, what does this mean for those who are struggling today? How can someone hold onto the truth that My Redeemer Lives when everything feels hopeless?
Steps to Hold Onto Faith in Difficult Seasons
Acknowledge the Pain
It’s okay to grieve. Job did. David did. Even Jesus did. John 11:35 simply states, “Jesus wept.” Suffering is real, and pretending it doesn’t exist doesn’t help.Seek God in the Midst of Suffering
Job’s suffering led him to ask questions, but it also led him to deeper faith. Instead of turning away from God, he pursued God even harder. James 4:8 says, “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”Surround Yourself with the Right People
Job’s friends didn’t always give him the best advice. Having the right community is essential. Life groups, church gatherings, and trusted friends can provide support when faith feels weak. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.”Trust in God’s Plan
Even when life doesn’t make sense, trust that God is working. Romans 8:28 promises, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.”Declare the Truth That “My Redeemer Lives”
Speaking truth in the midst of suffering is powerful. It shifts focus from the pain to the promises of God. Just as Job declared My Redeemer Lives, believers today can hold onto that same declaration.
Living in the Confidence That "My Redeemer Lives"
In the end, Job’s story doesn’t just teach about suffering—it teaches about faith, restoration, and hope. God restores Job’s life, but even more importantly, Job’s faith grows deeper.
The message of Job is this: My Redeemer Lives, and because He lives, there is hope, there is purpose, and there is redemption. No matter how dark the season may be, God is still in control, and He is still working for good.
For those who are struggling, this truth remains: My Redeemer Lives, and He is inviting all to trust in Him. Will you say yes to Him today?
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