A whirlwind is energy in motion. What may seem chaotic could, in fact, be God on the move for us. In a whirlwind of trouble, Job lost his family, wealth, reputation, health, friendships, and peace of mind. All he seems to have left are questions—plenty of them! He’s hoping (and maybe we are, too) that […]
Read More… from November 24, 2025 — The God Of The Whirlwind
Don’t try staring at the sun. But how will you see the Lord when He appears “as golden splendor”? Once again, after speaking in general terms, Elihu turns directly to his friend (Job 37:14-24). Presenting an exquisite poetic rendition, he eloquently says what I will tell you bluntly: It’s hard to hug a thunderhead! Impossible, actually, […]
Most of God’s servants are unknown to the world. But I’d rather be a Who’s He? on earth and on God’s Who’s Who list in heaven. […]
The Lord can speak His “Shalom!” to the storm. Or, as the storm rages, He can speak peace to us! Elihu isn’t finished with the cloud motif. He’s portrayed the clouds as the paradoxical agents of God, sometimes bringing life-supporting rain, sometimes wreaking havoc. Now in Job 37:1-13, instead of speaking of the God who rules the […]
Read More… from November 20, 2025 — Rain Or Shine, God Is Mine!
“The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet” (Nah 1:3). Do you feel it’s time for a parable? Elihu thinks so (Job 36:24-33). So sit back and relax. Look out at the sky and watch a magnificent storm rolling in. The young man […]
“In all their affliction He was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them” (Isa 63:9). Some would say in the southern United States that in Job 36:16-23 Elihu has stopped preachin’ and gone to meddlin’. He is no longer speaking in general terms but is specifically addressing Job. The previous verse (v 15) says, “He […]
Read More… from November 18, 2025 — How God Rescues The Afflicted
How motivating it is to know that the God of heaven is slow to anger but eager to forgive! We’ve now arrived at Elihu’s fourth and final speech. Although his contribution seems one long message subdivided by topics, this section is prefaced by the words, “Elihu also proceeded and said” (Job 36:1). You see something similar at […]
Sheep among wolves? Little lambs and a roaring lion? We can win this battle with our children but only if we’re winsome, wise, and watchful. […]
How can I have “the tongue of the learned” (Isa 50:4)? I’ll need first “to hear as the learned” from the Lord. The ability to form abstract thoughts into words and transfer them to other minds is a gift entrusted on earth only to humans. Thus, it’s a stewardship for which we will someday answer. In fact, “for every idle […]