Sat.’s Devo - Elihu Speaks

Read: Job 31:1-33:33; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18; Psalm 43:1-5; Proverbs 22:8-9

Job finishes his last statements and it is like he is going through a mental check list of sins he has refrained from. He has not lusted after a woman, walked in deceit, enticed another woman, or given his wife to other men. He has cared for the needs of his servants and listened to their complaints. He has given to the poor and helped the widow and the fatherless. He has not trusted in gold or his wealth. He has not rejoiced with his enemy fell into hard times. He has no secret sins but has lived in fear of the law. He has not taken anything he didn’t pay for. 

Job wants to know what crime he is accused of that all this has come upon him. Then he is finished talking.

A much younger man named Elihu had been present to hear all the words of Job and his three friends. When he realized they were through talking and none of them had come up with a solution that made Job take any responsibility for his plight, he sat there getting madder and madder. He finally spoke up. 

Elihu explained that he may be much younger than them, but it is God that causes a person to have understanding - not the amount of years they have lived. Since none of Job’s friends were able to get to Job, God will. Elihu was bursting to tell his mind because he believes he has the mind of God. 

Elihu repeats what Job has spoken and tells him that he feels God has counted Job as an enemy but he says this is wrong. God is not like man - he is greater. God doesn’t speak like man speaks. God speaks through our dreams and warns us of our sin. Angels and heavenly mediators deliver man from hell. God can renew man to his youth and restore his righteousness to him. God does this over and over for man. 

Elihu says he desires to justify Job and teach him wisdom. We will read the rest tomorrow. In the end, God doesn’t rebuke Elihu like he does the other three friends. 

In Corinthians, Paul says that they are his letter of recommendation because they are the fruit of his labor. That is what God calls us. We are his witnesses to the world. They should be able to watch our life and see God through us. God has given us his Spirit which is life. The word of God written on stone tablets was the law.  Moses came from the presence of God with his glory on him. It was so strong he had to veil his face. But, the glory of God that comes through Jesus is much more brighter and we carry that glory. 

When unbelievers read the law, the veil is still there, but the Spirit takes away the veil through believing in Christ. We can see and experience the glory of God in his Word. 

Lord, may your light shine through us today. May we be your glory on the earth that the veil may be lifted from many eyes and hearts. Let your kingdom come!