Tues.’s Devo - Elihu’s Final Words

Read: Job: 35-37
Elihu doesn’t know when to stop. He accuses Job of thinking himself more righteous than God. He claims that God is so far removed from man that what is man that he thinks God cares. If man would just see the blessing in the midst of their affliction they would be thankful instead of complaining like Job. On judgment day all things will be brought out but until then Job should be thankful. Elihu believes God sent him to humble Job. Instead of magnifying his afflictions, Job should magnify God. Elihu got that right.
Elihu, like the other friends doesn’t believe that man can have a relationship with God. God to them was some higher being that could strike them down the moment they messed up. Sounds like the doctrine of many churches today which is one of the reasons people are leaving the church. Churches should set an environment that encourages intimacy with God. Worship is more than a list of the newest songs, it should invite us in to the heart of God.
Lord, I thank you that you want to fellowship with us and that you invite us into your presence.