Monday Reflection – November 03, 2025

Prelude: I greet you in the aftermath of the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Melissa. I pray you
and family are as ok as possible. We are troubled, but hopeful. Let’s process what has taken
place and how it has affected each of us. Let’s rise with intention and passion to rebuild,
undergirded by the love and power of God.

God: Our Defense Witness and Advocate
Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. Job 16:19

In the context of today’s text, Job is facing sustained and heated accusations by his friends,
insisting that his suffering must be a result of sin. In today’s Watchword, Job expresses a deep
conviction that despite all his suffering and the accusations of his friends, he has a witness in
heaven, someone who sees and knows the truth of his innocence. He believes that God Himself
is his advocate, standing as his defense in a heavenly court. This is a powerful statement of faith
in the midst of Job’s overwhelming pain and confusion. Job does not fully understand why he is
suffering, but he trusts that God sees the truth and will ultimately vindicate him. His hope is not
in earthly justice, but in the justice that comes from God.
In the time of Job, the legal system often involved witnesses and advocates who would stand in
defense of someone accused of wrongdoing. Job’s friends have taken on the role of accusers. Job
counters their arguments by declaring that his true witness and advocate is not on earth but in
heaven. He is looking beyond human opinions and earthly justice to the ultimate justice that
comes from God. In this ancient cultural context, the role of an advocate or mediator was
essential in legal disputes, and Job is applying this concept to his relationship with God, trusting
that God will defend him, even when others accuse him. Job appeals to God as a divine witness
who knows the truth of his character and heart, even when earthly witnesses are unavailable and
his friends offer no true comfort.
Today’s text teaches us that God is both our witness and advocate. In moments of suffering and
when we feel wrongly accused, we can take comfort in knowing that God sees the truth of our
hearts. Job’s declaration shows his deep trust in God’s justice, even when human understanding
fails. Indeed, we are not alone in our struggles; God stands with us as our defender. Further,
ultimate justice belongs to God, and He will vindicate the righteous in His perfect timing. Job’s
faith in his heavenly advocate encourages us to look to God, rather than to human opinions, for
validation and justice. God is on our side, even when we face trials and accusations. We are
encouraged to remain faithful in times of suffering, knowing that God will ultimately make all
things right. God is deeply involved in our lives and cares about justice. God’s love is active and
protective, not passive or indifferent. He sees us, knows us, and will ultimately bring justice.
Job’s hope in a heavenly advocate finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Today’s New
Testament text in Hebrews 4:14 reminds us, “Since, then, we have a great high priest who has
passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.” Jesus is
the true advocate who stands before God on our behalf. Through His death and resurrection,
Jesus has taken on the role of defending us, interceding for us, and securing our salvation.

Hebrews 7:25 assures us that “He (Jesus) always lives to intercede for them…” Job’s cry for a
heavenly witness and defender points forward to the work of Christ, who not only defends us,
but redeems us. Through Jesus, we have the assurance that our case has already been won.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Jermaine Gibson