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Job 13:15-16 - Though He Slay Me, I Will Hope In Him ... He also shall be my salvation.Job 13:15-16 (NKJV) Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him. 16 He also shall be my salvation, For a hypocrite could not come before Him.Job 13:15-16 (NIV) Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. 16 Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance, for no godless person would dare come before him! INTRODUCTION The phrase "though he slay me yet will I trust him" is a verse from the Bible, specifically Job 13:15, which expresses a belief in trusting God even in the midst of extreme suffering and without understanding why it is happening. It signifies unwavering faith and the belief that God is good and trustworthy, even when events seem to suggest otherwise. o Biblical origin: The line is spoken by the biblical figure Job, who endures immense suffering, including the loss of his family, possessions, and health. o Meaning: It demonstrates a profound and unshakable trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when circumstances are dire and seemingly hopeless. o Context: The full verse, Job 13:15 from the King James Version, says, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him". This shows that even while expressing ultimate trust in God, Job also asserts his own integrity and insists on defending his actions and his innocence to God. o Significance: The verse is often used as a powerful expression of faith in the face of adversity, showing that true faith endures regardless of the pain or confusion one experiences. AI Overview COMMENTARY PEARL Faith Must Pierce the Gloom The true Christian does not allow any earthly consideration to come in between his soul and God.... When depression settles upon the soul, it is no evidence that God has changed. He is "the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." Hebrews 13:8. You are sure of the favor of God when you are sensible of the beams of the Sun of Righteousness; but if the clouds sweep over your soul, you must not feel that you are forsaken. Your faith must pierce the gloom. Your eye must be single, and your whole body will be full of light. The riches of the grace of Christ must be kept before the mind. Treasure up the lessons that His love provides. Let your faith be like Job's, that you may declare, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." ... The most trying experiences in the Christian's life may be the most blessed. The special providences of the dark hours may encourage the soul in future attacks of Satan, and equip the servant of God to stand in fiery trials. The trial of your faith is more precious than gold. You must have that abiding confidence in God that is not disturbed by the temptations and arguments of the deceiver. Take the Lord at His word. You must study the promises, and appropriate them as you have need. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Romans 10:17.... It is faith that familiarizes the soul with the existence and presence of God; and when we live with an eye single to His glory, we discern more and more the beauty of His character. Our souls become strong in spiritual power, for we are breathing the atmosphere of heaven, and, realizing that God is at our right hand, we shall not be moved.... We should live as in the presence of the Infinite One.... Divine wisdom will order the steps of those who put their trust in the Lord. Divine love will encircle them, and they will realize the presence of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit. OHC324 COMMENTARY The apostle Paul said he had "learned to be content whatever the circumstances" (Phil. 4:11). The key word is learned. It didn't happen overnight. In time, however, Paul could even write those words from a prison cell. But how can we know whether we have learned this secret? This may be the litmus test: Are you prepared to lose what you have? Despite Job's grief and agony, he made this strong statement about God in today's Scripture: "Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him." Though he had been staggered by blow after blow of bad news, Job took his stand on the character of God. He believed with all his heart that God had supplied him with all he needed. And even if God took it all away - including life itself - Job would remain faithful. That's the real bottom line of contentment. If tomorrow God takes away your health, your job, or even a family member, will you hold on to hope? Being content in You, Jesus, is all I really want. You have given me many, many wonderful gifts, people, and opportunities. You have filled my life to the brim - and running over. But if You choose to remove those gifts and treasures, one by one, I will remember all You have given me in Jesus ... and be content. [A Spectacle of Glory by Joni Eareckson Tada and Larry Libby] SCRIPTURE SONG FOR THIS SUBJECT Scripture Songs: Joshua 1:9 Be strong and of a good courage. https://youtu.be/UZjz73AFE4M?si=REuRU1G6l2HWeUGX LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY Philippians 4:11, 12 - The Secret of Contentment. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2025/20250916-1452.html Joshua 1:9 - Courage in Calamity: The Dynamics. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160305-1530.html Joshua 1:9 - Courage That Counts. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221121-0952.html Joshua 1:9 - The Command to be Courageous. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240519-0857.html LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT https://abible.com/links/ |