I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. (Job 19:25-26)

The Gospel of John assures us that with the birth of Jesus the word is made flesh, the order of the universe is revealed in human form.

Job is confident that after death he shall stand before God in a physical form specifically his own.

Paul preaches that we shall each be raised in an imperishable and spiritually transformed physical form; as a seed dies and is reborn more glorious.

Our physical nature can often be a source of pain or shame. It is, still, a gift of God.

The Hebrew translated as flesh in Job is בְּשָׂ (basar). As a noun it means body, phallus, or living thing. The very same word, used as a verb, means to bring glad tidings, announce, or receive good news.

Is my flesh noun or verb? Does it act or is it acted upon?

In the death and resurrection of Jesus we are shown the full potential of our physical form. In giving and sacrifice our frailty is transformed into strength.

You may listen to I Know that My Redeemer Liveth from the Messiah performed by Lynne Dawson and the Brandenburg Consort.