Job 14:1 – “Man, who is born of woman, is short-lived and full of turmoil.”

As I read, prayed, and mused on the Word of God today, the thought of the revelation of Christ filled my consciousness.    The Revelation of Christ?  Yes, when we see Him in His fullness, we are liberated and empowered.

Job made a declaration that seemed fatalistic in Job 14:1 – “Man, who is born of woman, is short-lived and full of turmoil.”   His view of life, in the midst of unimaginable difficulty, was – “Life is short and hard.”  There is not much wiggle room there.   It sounds fatalistic, but upon reading the entirety of Job’s discourse, we see something inspiring.

Life is hard, but in Job 13:15, we see a commitment and understanding that surpasses his comforters and fleshly thinking.   I will trust God and refuse to buy into the fleshly philosophy that all bad things that happen to us are punishment.

Later, Job declared, “I know my Redeemer lives (The Living God) AND in my flesh (Resurrected Body).  I will see God!”   A Revelation of Christ enables us to endure all storms.  It inspires Hope.  It gives Peace.  It Empowers.

If we SEE the fullness of the Cross, life in the flesh (though difficult) is livable.  As I muse on the Revelation of Jesus, eternity fills my heart, and the reality that He is ALL I NEED!

I believe it would be better said, “Having Him enables me to tap into all that is needed to be all He said I am.  I can love, believe, receive, give, and live His life while in the flesh!  Love unconditionally and forgive without reservation, just as He does!”   Why?   Christ, the Living LORD, lives in me and through me.  Because He lives, I live!

Lord, help us to live every moment of every hour of every day to the fullest!