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There are many scriptural truths here which we find in Psalms in particular written much later than Job. Concepts such as the wicked not living out half their days; gold and silver not being of any value at judgment day; God disciplining some with fetters (v. 8); and some coming to repentance; and others not are all further examined not only in Psalms; but in books such as Isaiah.
Again; somehow in all these arguments Elihu continues the incessant blaming of Job for some supposed wickedness in Him; the only difference being that he can't find any righteousness in his friends. Because of this; all of their former arguments aren't said to stick and make an impact. Ultimately; the enemy is trying every conceivable way to pin blame on Job. After this discourse; God Himself finally addresses Job with two stunning arguments which finally convinces Job of his unworthiness. Sometimes only seeing the glory of God convinces us; although it would be nice to think that the first response of sharing in silent grief for a week in his condition would have meant some compassion would have been extended during their discourses. Apparently not.
In the end; Job has to pray for his friends although mysteriously the last one here isn't part of the list; only the first 3 friends. In this prayer; he is forced to forgive them in his heart. This may not be mentioned; but it had to occur as a last step before the Lord restored his former blessings according to the character of God. His prayers couldn't have been genuine otherwise. We do well to remember in this era of prosperity; heath and wellness preaching to read this book and respect it as part of scripture. We also should expect to go through the fire; and not think it is strange going through it ( 1 Peter 4:12).
Richard, Job was a righteous man. He loved God and he was humble in many ways. He suffered great losses and stood fast in his faith through it all. Even so, He needed a BIG dose of GOD to come to a better understanding of the God who made him, the heavens and the earth.
It is not a sin to need to have our thinking about God enlarged. We are but dust. But how wonderful for God to condescend to appear to Job and "school" him. God loved Job, but still needed some straightening out in order to go on into the blessing of God's restoration. Job story is inspiring and sobering at the same time.
God is very great, higher than we can ever imagine, too wonderful for words, beyond our ability to comprehend or describe. What He reveals about Himself in history and the Word is what we are given. He has revealed enough of Himself to mankind to for this life. The life to come will reveal so much more! We just cannot handle what He has not revealed yet in our flesh and blood state.
Again; somehow in all these arguments Elihu continues the incessant blaming of Job for some supposed wickedness in Him; the only difference being that he can't find any righteousness in his friends. Because of this; all of their former arguments aren't said to stick and make an impact. Ultimately; the enemy is trying every conceivable way to pin blame on Job. After this discourse; God Himself finally addresses Job with two stunning arguments which finally convinces Job of his unworthiness. Sometimes only seeing the glory of God convinces us; although it would be nice to think that the first response of sharing in silent grief for a week in his condition would have meant some compassion would have been extended during their discourses. Apparently not.
In the end; Job has to pray for his friends although mysteriously the last one here isn't part of the list; only the first 3 friends. In this prayer; he is forced to forgive them in his heart. This may not be mentioned; but it had to occur as a last step before the Lord restored his former blessings according to the character of God. His prayers couldn't have been genuine otherwise. We do well to remember in this era of prosperity; heath and wellness preaching to read this book and respect it as part of scripture. We also should expect to go through the fire; and not think it is strange going through it ( 1 Peter 4:12).
It is not a sin to need to have our thinking about God enlarged. We are but dust. But how wonderful for God to condescend to appear to Job and "school" him. God loved Job, but still needed some straightening out in order to go on into the blessing of God's restoration. Job story is inspiring and sobering at the same time.
God is very great, higher than we can ever imagine, too wonderful for words, beyond our ability to comprehend or describe. What He reveals about Himself in history and the Word is what we are given. He has revealed enough of Himself to mankind to for this life. The life to come will reveal so much more! We just cannot handle what He has not revealed yet in our flesh and blood state.
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