May 2020

23/05/2020

Job 5 v 8 - 27
"And to which of the holy ones will you turn?" (vers 1)

Verse 8, 9
“But as for me, I would seek God, and I would place my cause before God, Who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.”

Eliphaz made a basic mistake of assuming Job had done something wrong and is suffering as a result. Then he offered advice without actually understanding Job’s situation. Talking about the “great and unsearchable things” God does, as if Job is not aware of these (amidst his affliction).

Verse 17, 18
“Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves. So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For He inflicts pain and gives relief; He wounds and His hands also heal.”

The above comment is not made in error, yet the context is misplaced as Eliphaz tries to explain to Job that God disciplines those who have stepped out of line… Again he shows that if you do not have all the facts about someone’s circumstances, one should guard against passing judgment.

Let’s make an effort to “tune in” to the people God has placed in our lives, in order to understand their hurt, their anger and as a result their behaviour. We will soon realize a person behind the pain; who is simply looking for love, acceptance and ultimately seeking the Lord as God has placed that knowledge of Him in our hearts.

Take the time today, to better understand and you might just win over a heart for Christ.

“Scripture quotations taken from the NASB. Copyright by The Lockman Foundation”