The Crimson Thread of Christmas – Job

Greetings Dear Reader,

Of the Old Testament writings Job is the most ancient.  We think he is a contemporary of Abraham.  We know that the crimson thread is bright in his part of our tapestry.  I have written extensively about Job and he is one of my favorite people. 

He knows he needs redemption.  He knows that his redeemer lives and that no matter when it happens, his redemption will come.  He knows that even if his body has turned to dust that he will see the Father in the flesh. 

We also have the illusionary moments.  When God confronts Job one of the questions asked is “will the ox spend the night by our manger”?  The question does not become significant until the birth of Christ. 

From the oldest record of God’s dealing with man the question of redemption is at the center of things.  The need for a redeemer to deal with sin is vital.  In this great work of poetry we see a man lose everything and cling to righteousness and redemption.  In our darkest moments we can focus on the fact that the Advent of Christ is the great moment in getting things back to good.

Job is blameless and upright.  Even he sees the need for redemption.  He sees the position that we all have.  We all need redemption even if we only compare ourselves to Job.  If he can see his constant need then so can I.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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