“Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my
advocate is on high.” (v. 19)
As we read through chapter 16 it becomes fairly obvious that Job
is fed up with his friends advise. Not only that, but it seems clear that Job
began to see that his suffering came from “the hand of the wicked” (v.11),
suggesting he began to experience some insight into his plight. This seemed
to cement Job's belief that God knew the truth about him, and would be his
advocate against all his accusers. Although the exact identity of Job’s
heavenly advocate was unclear to him, he knew that there was One in
heaven who would defend his case before God.
Today, when well meaning advise is not comforting or seems to be more about condemnation than love, we can pour our hearts out
to God, knowing that our advocate will hear us and speak to
the Father for us. As the Psalmist David later wrote, "In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, and my cry came before Him, even to His ears" (Psalm 18:6).
Therefore, in times of suffering when no one seems to have the patience to listen, to mourn, to embrace your situation, take it to Jesus, the Righteous One, who speaks to the Father in our defense, and He will hear your call.
The Truth: “We have one who speaks to the Father in our defense Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” (John 2:1)
Therefore, in times of suffering when no one seems to have the patience to listen, to mourn, to embrace your situation, take it to Jesus, the Righteous One, who speaks to the Father in our defense, and He will hear your call.
The Truth: “We have one who speaks to the Father in our defense Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” (John 2:1)
