You asked, 'Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?' Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. God had just finished showing Job how He is in absolute control of everything. Job then realized that when he was complaining about the suffering God was putting... Continue Reading →
Job 40:3-4 Silence Before God
Then Job answered the LORD: "I am unworthy--how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth. I spoke once, but I have no answer--twice, but I will say no more." Job 40:3-4 God asks who is trying to correct Him. Job had been saying that he would stand before God to... Continue Reading →
Job 38:2 Hiding God’s Plans
Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Job 38:2 Job had been going through many different trials. He was wondering why God was putting him through the troubles. His friends were judging him harshly because of those troubles. God had remained silent, until now. As God begins to speak, His first... Continue Reading →
Job 37:23 Unreachable?
The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress. Job 37:23 Elihu talks of the mighty power of God. He goes into details showing that God controls the weather and the sun. No one has the power to do those things. He believes that... Continue Reading →
Job 36:11 False Expectations
If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment. Job 36:11 Elihu continues to defend God against Job. He points out that God makes the rules and holds everyone accountable to them. When a person does not obey God, according to Elihu, God... Continue Reading →
