The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.
Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.
Good times and difficult times have the potential to work for our benefit and conform us to a more perfect image of Christ.
Job invites the reader to further ponder some of life's most difficult questions.
Todays reading shows us that just because we don't yet understand the "WHY" something is happening doesn't mean there is not a purpose for it, and even if what we are enduring is intended for evil against us, GOD can still turn the results of it into something that is ultimately good for us.
Scripture References
Job Chapters 32-37
Proverbs 10:19-21 - "When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding."
Ecclesiastes 5:2 - "Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few."
2 Timothy 2:16-17 - "But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene."
Matthew 5:37 - "But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil."
My Reflection This Episode:
Our true worth is found in our relationship with GOD.
Job is showing our value in GODs eyes is based on our faithfulness to Him, NOT on earthly recognition and NOT our status or position among mankind.
Episode Take Away
Elihu is defending Gods character and trying to restore a more right way of thinking to both Job and his friends.
Whether younger or older, age doesn't always equal wisdom.
Reflection Questions
Have you ever been overly zealous about a topic to the point of not using any restraint, but instead hastily uttering harsh words of judgement?
Did you later realize your many words had done more harm than good and wished you had exercised restraint over your words?
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