Job
34-35 Elihu Defends God
Job
was so busy defending himself that he couldn’t see that God was using
circumstances, people, the Sabeans, storms, even Satan himself as God’s
agencies to bring this man to a very gracious and wise end. God’s mercy was being
displayed. Job had lost sight of that which removed him from God.
When
we let circumstances come between us and God, God is shut out, and because of
that we lose the sense of His presence. All the while He wants to bring us back
to Himself in brokenness of heart and humbleness of mind.
God
does not do wickedly. He does not permit the wrong act. You might recall the
Amorites, how God extended His grace to them for four hundred years and gave
them time to repent, and only after that period did He wipe them out. God is
always right. God won’t let anything happen to you unless it accomplishes a
worthy purpose.
Elihu
was saying that he hoped God will try Job until Job will be able to defend God
instead of defending himself.
Job
35
Job
was telling Elihu that his little life isn’t affecting God. Every bit of our
life affects God. Our wickedness will hurt somebody and our righteousness may
help somebody.
It
is God who gives us songs in the night, and He alone can bring happiness to us.
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Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
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