LESSONS FROM JOB #19 – FOCUS ON GOD
"With God is awesome majesty. As for the Almighty we cannot find Him: He is excellent in power, in judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress. Therefore men fear Him; He shows no partiality to any who are wise of heart." (Job 37:22b-24)
Now it is Elihu's turn to speak (Chapters 32-37). He is younger than the other "friends," but it seems that he has more wisdom than the others. Unlike Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, and even unlike Job, Elihu does not focus his attention on whether Job's suffering is because of sin, or question why the righteous suffer. Instead, Elihu focuses on the greatness of God – His power and His justice in judgment. So often when I am in a time of trouble, I look for answers in myself rather than looking to my Great God who does everything right according to His purposes. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your steps" (Proverbs 2:5-6). I may never know the answers, but I know that God and His doings are always good, whether I feel it or not. His ways are always good and just and I can trust Him.
Love, Dad
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