Hold On

Topic: Job 14:14

Job 14:14 GNB

If people die, can they come back to life? But I will wait for better times, wait till this time of trouble is ended.

Job 14:14 KJV 1900

If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, Till my change come.

Chapter Contents

Job speaks of man's life. (1-6) Of man's death. (7-15) By sin man is subject to corruption. (16-22)

Commentary on Job 14:1-6

(Read Job 14:1-6)

Job enlarges upon the condition of man, addressing himself also to God. Every man of Adam's fallen race is short-lived. All his show of beauty, happiness, and splendour falls before the stroke of sickness or death, as the flower before the scythe; or passes away like the shadow. How is it possible for a man's conduct to be sinless, when his heart is by nature unclean? Here is a clear proof that Job understood and believed the doctrine of original sin. He seems to have intended it as a plea, why the Lord should not deal with him according to his own works, but according to His mercy and grace. It is determined, in the counsel and decree of God, how long we shall live. Our times are in his hands, the powers of nature act under him; in him we live and move. And it is very useful to reflect seriously on the shortness and uncertainty of human life, and the fading nature of all earthly enjoyments. But it is still more important to look at the cause, and remedy of these evils. Until we are born of the Spirit, no spiritually good thing dwells in us, or can proceed from us. Even the little good in the regenerate is defiled with sin. We should therefore humble ourselves before God, and cast ourselves wholly on the mercy of God, through our Divine Surety. We should daily seek the renewing of the Holy Ghost, and look to heaven as the only place of perfect holiness and happiness.

Commentary on Job 14:7-15

(Read Job 14:7-15)

Though a tree is cut down, yet, in a moist situation, shoots come forth, and grow up as a newly planted tree. But when man is cut off by death, he is for ever removed from his place in this world. The life of man may fitly be compared to the waters of a land flood, which spread far, but soon dry up. All Job's expressions here show his belief in the great doctrine of the resurrection. Job's friends proving miserable comforters, he pleases himself with the expectation of a change. If our sins are forgiven, and our hearts renewed to holiness, heaven will be the rest of our souls, while our bodies are hidden in the grave from the malice of our enemies, feeling no more pain from our corruptions, or our corrections.

Commentary on Job 14:16-22

(Read Job 14:16-22)

Job's faith and hope spake, and grace appeared to revive; but depravity again prevailed. He represents God as carrying matters to extremity against him. The Lord must prevail against all who contend with him. God may send disease and pain, we may lose all comfort in those near and dear to us, every hope of earthly happiness may be destroyed, but God will receive the believer into realms of eternal happiness. But what a change awaits the prosperous unbeliever! How will he answer when God shall call him to his tribunal? The Lord is yet upon a mercy-seat, ready to be gracious. Oh that sinners would be wise, that they would consider their latter end! While man's flesh is upon him, that is, the body he is so loth to lay down, it shall have pain; and while his soul is within him, that is, the spirit he is so loth to resign, it shall mourn. Dying work is hard work; dying pangs often are sore pangs. It is folly for men to defer repentance to a death-bed, and to have that to do which is the one thing needful, when unfit to do anything.

Never Give Up (A personal Poem)

Through the darkest night and stormy skies,

With each step forward, I'll rise.

For every challenge and every test,

I'll strive to do my very best.

With unwavering faith in my heart and mind,

I'll never give up, never fall behind.

Though the road ahead may be long and tough,

I'll keep pushing on, and that's enough.

For when the journey seems too steep,

And doubt starts to creep,

I'll remember my strength and why I'm here,

And won't give up, won't disappear.

With each breath I take and every beat of my heart,

I'll keep moving forward, never to depart.

For in this life we only have one chance,

To live our dreams, take that dance.

So I'll never give up, never surrender,

For in my soul, I am a contender.

And though the odds may be against me,

I'll keep fighting, and that's the key.

For in the end, it's not whether we win or lose,

But the journey we take, the path we choose.

And I choose to never give up, to keep pressing on,

For my purpose is great and my spirit is strong.