“If only there were a mediator between us, someone who could bring us together” (Job 9:33 NLT).
Job viewed God as so great and transcendent as to be unapproachable by man. For God worked in the realm of the heavens and the stormy seas, while man was limited to dry ground. He reasoned that if only there were a mediator that could stretch out his hands between he and God, then he would be able to make a case for himself. But Job knew of no such one.
Yet the One Job hoped for has come. His name is Jesus Christ. He calmed the stormy heavens saying, “Peace, be still” (Mark 4:39). He tread upon the waves of the Sea of Galilee, telling His disciples not to be afraid (Matt. 14:25-27). And He stretched out His hands between God and man and died on a cruel cross for our sins and was raised on the third day for our justification (Rom.4:25). He is the Mediator that Job and all mankind had longed and hoped for.
As the apostle Paul proclaimed, “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all” (1 Tim. 2:5-6).
PRAYER: Dear Father, we are able to call You “Father” because of Jesus. He is our Mediator, the One who saved us and paid for our adoption as Your children. We are able to boldly approach Your throne because of Him. Thank You Lord for such amazing access. Strengthen us to live for You today. In Jesus’ name, amen.