A non-confidence vote in God will dissolve His government, and “all flesh would perish together” (Job 34:15). Let’s see if we can follow Elihu’s arguments so far. First, he says that wisdom is not only acquired by long life—at least, with some folks—but it can also be received as a gift from God’s Spirit (Job 32:1-9). Therefore, […]
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“I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead” (Rev 3:1). What’s in a name? Obviously a great deal! When we take the name believer, it ought to mean we agree with God, and that we act on it. When we claim to be saints, our lives […]
Between “the law of sin and death” and “the law of the spirit of life” is the Spirit’s call to abide in Christ. You may have noticed that Elihu is the only one who respectfully addresses Job, calling him by his name. He’s also the only one who actually quotes Job’s words (see Job 33:8-11), showing he was paying […]
“Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom 15:5-6). If I were to give a rustic but reliable paraphrase of this two-fold name […]
Miracles—barring the creation of the world—always start with problems. No problems, no miracles. I think we’ll find profit if we spend a few more minutes examining the Person whom Elihu suggests as the Problem-Solver: “a messenger for him, a mediator, one among a thousand” (Job 33:23). The word “messenger” is the common word for angel, and is so used […]
“Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people…. And may the Lord do what is good in His sight” (2 Sam 10:12). Here is a rare bright spot in Joab’s life. David’s army was surrounded by Syrians to the north and Ammonites to the south. Joab enjoined his two divisions to […]
Job is a shadow of Jesus at the heart of our gospel, displaying “the best man in the worst fortune.” In the next few verses (Job 33:23-26) we have a veil lifted on the climax of human history. We read: “If there is a messenger for him, a mediator, one among a thousand, to show man […]
“I cry out with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord! I will keep Your statutes. I cry out to You; save me, and I will keep Your testimonies. I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I hope in Your word” (Ps 119:145-147). Do grown-ups cry? Evidently! Three times here […]
“O my God, I trust in You; let me not be ashamed…” (Ps 25:2). It has been noted that human beings, of all God’s creatures on Earth, are the only ones that can blush. And, as humorist Mark Twain added, we’re the only ones who need to! Shame should be the response when the conscience […]