Good morning, everyone!
Today I read Job 24-28.
A lot happened in today's reading, but I'm going to focus mostly in chapter 28 today.
Quick recap: Job speaks, one of his friends rebukes him, Job gives a rebuttal and maintains his innocence and righteousness.
In chapter 28, Job speaks of wisdom. He speaks of the earth's wealth and how men seek it. From gold and silver to sapphires and iron, men seek wealth.
Job 28:12-18 - "But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know its value. Nor is it found in the land of the living. The deep says 'It is not in me'; and the sea says 'It is not with me.' Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can silver be weighed at its price. It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx, or sapphire. Gold or glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold. Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned, and the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls."
Job 28:23-24 & 28 - "God understands its way, and He knows its place. For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens...And to man H said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding."
Through these words, Job proves himself more wise than his friends, even though they declare him wicked and unrepentant. Job proves that he understands the nature of God, and what is truly valuable.
Wisdom is to be valued far above worldly riches. And true wisdom is to fear and respect God.
I hope you learned today, and that you'll join me tomorrow when I read Job 29-31.
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