Good morning, everyone!
Today I read Job 32-34.
In today's reading, Job's youngest friend, Elihu, rebukes him in anger.
He states many of the things Job's other friends have said, because he is angry that Job does not heed them and repent. He is angry because Job maintains his righteousness and innocence.
All Job's friends were angry, and upset because of these things. But Elihu takes it a step further. He claims to speak for God. He demands to know who Job is to require an explanation of God. He speaks as though he knows what God is thinking.
He's going to get in trouble for that. But not yet.
For today, I want to talk about what he said. Because part of what he said is right...he just didn't say it in the right context.
God doesn't owe us an explanation for anything He does. However, because He loves us, He will make all things clear in His timing. Not ours. He encourages us to talk with Him and lay our burdens at His feet. And sometimes when we approach Him, it's in distress, almost demanding an explanation. But He may not always give us an answer right away. He might have us wait a while for a good reason, even if He never tells us what that reason is.
We just have to trust that He knows what He is doing. Because He does. He's been doing this a long time, far longer than we could even imagine. And He only wants good for us. After our storm is over, He brings better than we could imagine.
Now, a quick word of warning for all of us: we have to remember not to claim to speak for God unless we are sure about it. 10,000% sure. Otherwise, that can get us into trouble.
So, I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Job 35-37 when Elihu continues his tirade.
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