Daily Devotion

Job was a renowned individual with a diverse and prosperous business, financial stability, and the love and support of a large family. He was generous to widows and those in need, serving as a mentor and respected counselor. He loved God and was a spiritual leader in his community. However, everything fell apart in his life. The man who was on top of the world was brought low.

Perhaps Job was trying to find the sweet spot as he cried out to God in pain. His devastating situation, combined with the harsh counsel from his friends, led him to demand an audience with God—to put God on the stand for questioning. Yet, God reversed Job’s request and placed his servant on the witness stand, asking over seventy questions.

The reformer Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany, to Margaret and Hans Luder—his name as it was locally pronounced. Hans worked in the copper mines and was determined that Martin would become a lawyer. After attending Latin school, Martin was sent to the University of Erfurt at the age of thirteen. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the shortest time allowed by the university. His sharp intellect earned him the nickname “The Philosopher.”

Sometimes, God whispers. Elijah called it God’s “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12 KJV). Sometimes, God shouts. Moses experienced lightning and thunder (Ex. 19:16-19). The prophet Nahum said God’s presence was like a storm (Nahum 1:3). In Job, God comes in a “whirlwind.”

Today, in our study of the book of Job, God speaks to Job “out of the whirlwind” (38:1). It was an event Job would never forget! Let’s begin with an overview of what God says. Then, as we continue this section, we’ll delve deeper into God’s interaction with Job.

One of the many things I love about this book is how it embodies the essence of holding onto your faith while engaging in genuine and heartfelt conversations with God. Job maintained his walk with the Lord while seeking answers from God, yearning to stand before him in court and present his case. His passionate appeal boldly makes that request (Job 29-31). God graciously allowed Job time to gather himself before “bolting onto the scene” to address his faithful servant.

We considered Elihu’s presentation based on God’s graciousness in our previous discussion. Today, let’s explore Elihu’s argument regarding God’s justice.

It is reasonable to assume that Job’s attitude likely reflected this sentiment: “Just leave me alone!” However, another individual felt compelled to speak to Job and took his turn. His name is Elihu, and he is a bold young man I introduced last time. We will continue exploring his message to Job.

Today, I want to introduce you to a man named Elihu. Perhaps Elihu was a Dallas man. He vacillates between arrogance and expressing solid biblical truth!