Praying the Book of Job by Elmer L. Towns

Author:Elmer L. Towns
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Faith, Bible, Old Testament, Christian Life, General, Religion, Biblical Meditations, Prayer
ISBN: 9780768423617
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Published: 2006-06-30T22:00:00+00:00

Chapters 38—40:2

God Challenges Job with His Power

GOD spoke directly to Job, not to Elihu or the three counselors, although they probably heard what Job heard. None actually saw God, for He is a Spirit, and “there shall no man see Me, and live” (Exod. 33:20). They saw only a storm (whirlwind, Job 38:1, KJV) just as another place some saw only fire, “And the LORD spoke to you out of the midst of the fire. You heard the sound of the words, but saw no form; [you] only [heard] a voice” (Deut. 4:12).

God rebukes Elihu for speaking out of his ignorance. When God says, “Stand up,” He tells them, “Get ready, I’m coming, ready or not.”

The remainder of Chapters 38-39 reveals the majesty and mystery of God. Only a wise omnipotent God could create an awesomely powerful universe, and only an all-knowing God could weave all the intricate parts of the universe into a beautiful coherent pattern. In contrast, man is limited, weak, and finite. Compared to God, man can’t do anything, and man knows nothing. This is God’s way of explaining to Job and his comforters that they can’t explain the reason for pain, the source of goodness, or the purpose of life. Man is completely finite in God’s presence, all he can do is listen and worship.

The Lord answered Job out of the storm,

Who is this Elihu who speaks out of ignorance To question My way of doing things?

Stand up like a man to take My criticism,

I will ask the questions And you must answer Me.

Where were you when I created the earth?

You must answer that question

Since you think you’re so smart.

Do you know who determined how big the earth would be, And who drew its design?

Do you know who laid the earth’s foundation,

Or who laid the cornerstone?

The angels were watching

From the first row of Heaven,

Applauding and singing for joy.

Can you command a new morning to dawn,

And give to the world a new day,

So that the wickedness done at night Is brought to an end?

Can you make the red sun rise

To shine its golden rays to all,

So that light dispels wickedness,

And stops acts of violence?

Do you know the source of the waters of the sea,

Have you explored the depths of the oceans?

Do you know the location of the doors of death,

Or can you find the gates to Hell?

Do you understand everything about the earth?

Tell Me if you know it all.

Do you know where light comes from?

Where does darkness go where there is no light? Can you lead someone to the home of light?

Do you know where to find it?

Do you know all these answers?

Were you living when I created everything?

Are you old enough to know all things?

Have you gone to snow houses to get snow?

Do you know where to find hail?

I keep the snow and hail to send In a time of trouble,

To carry out My purpose in the world.

Where does light come from?

And where is the east wind when it’s not blowing?

Who cuts the channels where rivers

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