The heart of Job's comfort is captured in the phrase, "My Redeemer," and the fact that the Redeemer lives. It's crucial to grasp hold of a living Christ. We must personally embrace Him to find true joy in Him.

What good is gold in the mine to me? People are poor even in rich lands like Peru and California. It's the gold in my wallet that satisfies my needs by buying the bread I require. So a Redeemer who doesn't redeem me and a defender who won't stand up for me is useless.

Don't be content until you can say by faith, "Yes, I rely entirely on my living Lord, and He is truly mine." Maybe you hold Him with a weak hand and feel it's bold to declare, "He lives as my Redeemer," but remember, even mustard seed-sized faith entitles you to say so. Job's other powerful word is "I know." Saying, "I hope so, I trust so," brings comfort, and many believers say no more. But real assurance comes with, "I know." Ifs, buts, and maybes kill peace and comfort.

Doubts are unbearable in sorrow. Like wasps, they sting the soul. If I doubt Christ is mine, then even death's bitterness is worse. But knowing Jesus lives for me makes even darkness bright: the night becomes light.

If Job, long before Christ's coming, could say, "I know," we should speak with no less certainty. Let’s ensure our faith is grounded, avoiding baseless hope. Let's not be satisfied with just the foundation, for only from the upper rooms can we see far and wide. A living Redeemer, truly mine, brings indescribable joy.