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28/09/2026

WHEN GOD IS BEING QUESTIONED
““Men of understanding say to me, Wise men who listen to me: ‘Job speaks without knowledge, His words are without wisdom.’ Oh, that Job were tried to the utmost, Because his answers are like those of wicked men! For he adds rebellion to his sin; He claps his hands among us, And multiplies his words against God.””---Job 34:34-37 NKJV

Elihu's words in this passage reveal an important danger that can arise when a person is passing through severe trials: suffering can tempt us to say things about God that we would not say when life is comfortable. Job had suffered extraordinarily. He had lost his children, possessions, health and social standing. His friends struggled to understand his condition, and Job himself wrestled deeply with the apparent silence and justice of God.
In his anguish, Job asked difficult questions. He wanted an explanation for his suffering. His questions were understandable, but some of his statements went beyond questioning his circumstances and came dangerously close to questioning God's justice. Elihu therefore challenges Job's words.
The central lesson is not that believers should never ask God difficult questions. Scripture contains many prayers of lament. David repeatedly asked, “How long?” The issue is the posture of the heart behind the question. There is a difference between saying: “Lord, I do not understand what You are doing.” and saying: “Lord, what You are doing is wrong.” The first expresses confusion while retaining faith. The second places human judgment above God's wisdom. Here are a few other observations:
1. Pain can affect our perspective. Elihu says: “Job speaks without knowledge. And his words are without wisdom.” Job was not an ignorant man. He was a righteous man who knew God. Yet intense suffering had affected his perspective. This is an important warning. Pain can make us interpret God through our circumstances instead of interpreting our circumstances through what we know about God. When everything is going well, it is easy to proclaim God's goodness. But faith becomes especially important when our experience appears to contradict what we know about Him.
Your circumstances may change without God's character changing. God remains righteous when you do not understand your situation. God remains faithful when His answer seems delayed. God remains wise when His purposes are hidden from you.
2. Questions are not the same as rebellion Job's story teaches us that God is not threatened by sincere questions. There are times when we come before Him saying: “Why?” “How long?” “What are You doing?” Such questions can become part of an honest relationship with God. But we must guard our hearts against allowing unanswered questions to become accusations against God. Faith does not mean having every explanation. Faith means trusting God's character when we do not have every explanation.
Abraham did not understand everything God was doing, but he obeyed. Joseph could not see the purpose behind his suffering while he was in the pit and prison, but God's purpose was unfolding. Paul prayed about his thorn, but God's answer was different from what Paul initially wanted. Sometimes God explains. Sometimes God delivers. Sometimes God sustains. And sometimes God reveals His greatness without explaining every detail.
3. Do not let a difficult season rewrite your theology. Elihu accuses Job of adding rebellion to his sin: “For he adds rebellion to his sin.” Whatever we conclude about the precision of Elihu's accusation, the warning is valuable: we must not allow our pain to redefine God for us.
A difficult season does not mean God has ceased to be good. A closed door does not mean God has ceased to be faithful. A delayed answer does not mean God has stopped hearing.A season of loss does not mean God has abandoned you. There are things happening in the spiritual and eternal purposes of God that we cannot presently see.
Job eventually discovered that his greatest need was not merely an explanation of his suffering but a deeper revelation of God Himself.
4. Be careful with words spoken under pressure. Elihu says that Job was multiplying his words against God. This reminds us that pressure reveals the content of our hearts, but it can also provoke words we later regret. When you are wounded, slow down. When you are angry, pray before speaking. When you are confused, seek God before drawing conclusions.
When you cannot explain what is happening, it is better to say, “I don't understand,” than to make a declaration about God that you cannot substantiate. Our words should not become weapons against the One we are trusting to bring us through the storm.
5. Trust God beyond understanding. One of the deepest lessons of Job is that God does not always give us the explanation we want. At the end of the book, God speaks to Job, and Job's encounter with God transforms his perspective. Job eventually says: “I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You.”— Job 42:5 (NKJV)
Job wanted answers. God gave him revelation. Job wanted an explanation. God revealed Himself. Sometimes the greatest answer God gives us is a deeper knowledge of who He is.
If you are currently passing through something you do not understand, do not be ashamed to tell God how you feel. Bring your questions to Him. Good morning.

25/09/2026

WHEN GOD IS TEACHING YOU

““For has anyone said to God, ‘I have borne chastening; I will offend no more; Teach me what I do not see; If I have done iniquity, I will do no more’? Should He repay it according to your terms, Just because you disavow it? You must choose, and not I; Therefore speak what you know.”--Job 34:31-33 NKJV

One of the most difficult things for a person to admit is, “There is something I do not know.” Yet spiritual growth begins when we become humble enough to recognize the limitations of our understanding. This reading presents a powerful posture before God: “Teach me what I do not see.” That is the prayer of a teachable heart.
Sometimes we ask God to change our circumstances when God is seeking to change our understanding. We may ask Him to remove a difficulty when He wants to use that difficulty to expose something we have not yet seen. We may ask for an explanation when God is inviting us into deeper trust. Elihu's words challenge the human tendency to make God answer according to our terms. We often want God to explain Himself, justify His actions, and conform to our expectations. But God is not our debtor. He is God, and we are His creatures.
The right question is not always, “Why did God allow this?” Sometimes it is, “Lord, what are You teaching me through this?” There is a profound difference. The first question can leave us focused on circumstances. The second turns our hearts toward transformation. A mature believer does not assume that every difficulty means God is angry, nor does he assume that every blessing means God approves of everything he does. Instead, he maintains a heart that can say: “Lord, teach me what I do not see.” That prayer requires humility because it acknowledges that our perspective is incomplete.
There may be attitudes we have not recognized, motives we have not examined, habits we have justified, or areas of obedience we have neglected. God may use His Word, the Holy Spirit, circumstances, correction, or even the counsel of others to bring these things into our awareness. The important question is whether we are willing to listen.
We need a teachable spirit. The statement, “If I have done iniquity, I will do no more,” reveals another dimension of genuine repentance. Repentance is not merely feeling sorry. It involves a willingness to change. A person who truly wants God to teach him must also be willing to obey what God reveals. It is possible to pray, “Lord, show me,” while secretly hoping that God will not show us anything that requires change. But spiritual maturity says:
“Whatever You reveal, give me grace to correct.” God's correction is not designed to destroy us. His purpose is restoration, maturity, and conformity to His will.
Do not make God answer your terms. Elihu asks, “Should He repay it according to your terms?” This confronts the temptation to place God in a human courtroom. We sometimes decide beforehand what God ought to do, when He ought to do it, and how He ought to do it. When He does something different, we question His goodness. But faith does not require us to understand everything God is doing before we trust Him. Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours. There will be moments when we cannot explain God's dealings with us. In such moments, we can still trust His character. God does not cease to be good simply because we do not understand what He is doing.
Ask yourself these questions:
- Am I genuinely willing for God to correct me?
- Is there something God may be trying to teach me that I have resisted?
- Do I want God's will, or merely God's agreement with my plans?
- When Scripture exposes something in my life, do I obey or defend myself?
- Can I sincerely pray, “Teach me what I do not see”?
The teachable heart is a growing heart. You do not have to know everything. You only need to remain humble enough to learn from God. Good morning.

29/08/2026

God Is No Respecter of Persons

Job 34:16-20 NKJV
[16] “If you have understanding, hear this; Listen to the sound of my words: [17] Should one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn Him who is most just? [18] Is it fitting to say to a king, ‘You are worthless,’ And to nobles, ‘You are wicked’? [19] Yet He is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; For they are all the work of His hands. [20] In a moment they die, in the middle of the night; The people are shaken and pass away; The mighty are taken away without a hand.

Elihu's words in this passage call attention to one of the most important truths about God's character: God cannot be corrupted by position, wealth, influence, or human status. Human beings are often impressed by titles. We may treat the rich differently from the poor, the powerful differently from the weak, and influential people differently from ordinary people. But God does not operate by such standards.
Elihu asks, “Should one who hates justice govern?” The question exposes the contradiction of expecting justice from someone who despises it. God, however, is perfectly just because justice is intrinsic to His nature. He does not favour a person because of his position. “He is not partial to princes, nor does He regard the rich more than the poor.” Why? Because “they are all the work of His hands.”
Before God, the king and the servant are both creatures. The wealthy and the poor both depend upon Him. The powerful and the powerless will both stand before Him. Let's note that: 1. God Is Greater Than Human Status. People may measure themselves by achievements, titles, possessions, influence, or social standing. God looks beyond these things. A person's position may command respect from men, but it does not make that person more valuable before God. Likewise, poverty or obscurity does not make someone less significant in His sight. This is especially important for those who lead. Position does not exempt us from accountability. The higher God takes us, the more seriously we must take His justice and righteousness.
2. God Cannot Be Manipulated. Human judgment can sometimes be influenced by gifts, relationships, connections, or fear. God cannot be bribed. Deut. 10:17 says: “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe.”
This gives us confidence. We may not always receive justice from people, but we can trust the judgment of God.When people misunderstand you, God knows the truth.
When people overlook you, God sees you. When people exalt themselves against you, God remains Judge.Therefore, we do not have to manipulate circumstances to vindicate ourselves.
3. Everyone Is the Work of His Hands. One of the profound statements in this passage is: “For they are all the work of His hands.” This should transform how we see people. The person who has little is still God's workmanship. The person who occupies a great office is also God's workmanship. Every human being derives dignity from the Creator. As believers, we must therefore resist the temptation to value people according to what they can do for us. Kingdom leadership does not exploit people because of their weakness or flatter people because of their influence. It treats people according to their God-given dignity.
4. Human Power Is Temporary. Elihu reminds us that even mighty people can die suddenly: “In a moment they die, in the middle of the night…”. Human power is temporary. Wealth is temporary. Titles are temporary. Influence is temporary. This is why we must never allow earthly success to produce pride.
The question is not simply, “How high did I rise?” The greater question is, “How faithfully did I walk with God while I was there?” For today, remember not be intimidated by human status, and do not become intoxicated by your own status. If God has given you influence, use it with humility. If God has placed you under authority, serve faithfully. If people have overlooked you, remember that God sees you. If you have been treated unjustly, trust the righteous Judge. God is not impressed by titles; He is concerned with the heart.
Your value does not come from your position. Your security does not come from your possessions. Your significance does not come from people's recognition. You are the work of His hands. Good morning.

20/08/2026

God Never Acts Unjustly

Job 34:10-15 NKJV
[10] “Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: Far be it from God to do wickedness, And from the Almighty to commit iniquity. [11] For He repays man according to his work, And makes man to find a reward according to his way. [12] Surely God will never do wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice. [13] Who gave Him charge over the earth? Or who appointed Him over the whole world? [14] If He should set His heart on it, If He should gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath, [15] All flesh would perish together, And man would return to dust.

Job’s suffering has created a difficult question: Can God be trusted when His ways are difficult to understand? Elihu responds by defending the righteousness of God. His argument is simple but profound: God is never unjust, and His character does not change simply because our circumstances are painful.

Job’s friends had struggled to reconcile Job’s suffering with God’s justice. Their mistake was assuming that because Job was suffering, he must have committed some corresponding sin. Elihu takes the discussion deeper. He reminds them that God’s righteousness is not measured by our circumstances.
Verse 12 declares, “Surely God will never do wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.” This is an important truth for every believer. There will be seasons when we cannot explain what God is doing. We may pray and not immediately see an answer. We may obey God and still encounter adversity. We may be faithful and yet experience things that seem unfair. But our inability to understand God's ways does not make God unjust.
Verses 13–15 emphasize God's sovereignty over creation. He is the One who gives life and sustains all flesh. If God were to withdraw His Spirit and breath, humanity would perish. Therefore, the God who sustains us is not careless with us. His sovereignty is accompanied by righteousness. Sometimes faith means trusting God's character before we understand God's circumstances.
Job did not have the full explanation for his suffering. He could not see what was happening in the heavenly realm. Yet the absence of an explanation did not mean the absence of God. This is a powerful lesson for us: When you cannot trace His hand, trust His heart. God may permit something you cannot explain, but He will never become something He is not. He remains righteous, faithful, holy, and just.
The lessons for today are apparent. Do not judge God's character by today's circumstances. Your pain may be real, your questions may be legitimate, and your understanding may be limited—but God's righteousness remains certain. When life becomes confusing, hold firmly to what you know about God rather than allowing what you do not know to redefine Him. Remember: you may not understand everything God is doing, but you can always trust who God is. Good morning.

19/08/2026

18/08/2026

WHEN YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS IS QUESTIONED

Job 34:1-6, 9 NKJV
[1] Elihu further answered and said: [2] “Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge. [3] For the ear tests words As the palate tastes food. [4] Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ourselves what is good. [5] “For Job has said, ‘I am righteous, But God has taken away my justice; [6] Should I lie concerning my right? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’
[9] For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing That he should delight in God.’

Job’s suffering had reached a point where his pain was beginning to affect how he interpreted God’s dealings with him. He maintained his integrity, yet his circumstances seemed to contradict his understanding of God’s justice. Job felt that he had been treated unfairly.
Elihu was responding to Job’s words, particularly Job’s statement that he was righteous but had been deprived of justice. Job was not claiming to be sinless; he was defending his integrity against the accusation that his suffering must have been caused by some hidden wickedness.
This passage reminds us that pain can create theological confusion if we allow our circumstances to become the lens through which we interpret God. Job had reached the place where he could say, in effect, “I have done what is right, so why am I suffering?” In verse 9, he is quoted as saying, “It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.”
That is a dangerous conclusion to draw from a difficult season. When obedience does not immediately produce visible reward, we may be tempted to question whether serving God is worthwhile. But Scripture teaches us that faithfulness to God is not a transaction in which obedience guarantees a trouble-free life. We love God because He is God—not merely because of what He gives us.
Job's story ultimately reveals something deeper: God's silence is not God's absence, and suffering is not proof that God has abandoned us. There will be seasons when your righteousness is misunderstood, your motives are questioned, and your circumstances appear inconsistent with God's promises. In such moments, do not abandon your confidence in God's character. Your circumstances may change. Your feelings may fluctuate. Other people's opinions may be wrong. But God remains righteous, faithful, and just.
This is what your confessions should be today. " I will trust God even when I do not understand His ways. My circumstances will not determine my view of God's character. I will remain faithful, knowing that God is righteous, faithful, and just". In Jesus Mighty Name.Amen. Good morning everyone.

07/08/2026

Learning to Recognize God’s Voice

Job 33:12-18 NKJV
[12] “Look, in this you are not righteous. I will answer you, For God is greater than man. [13] Why do you contend with Him? For He does not give an accounting of any of His words. [14] For God may speak in one way, or in another, Yet man does not perceive it. [15] In a dream, in a vision of the night, When deep sleep falls upon men, While slumbering on their beds, [16] Then He opens the ears of men, And seals their instruction. [17] In order to turn man from his deed, And conceal pride from man, [18] He keeps back his soul from the Pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.

Elihu challenges Job’s assumption that God is silent or unfair. His central point is simple: God is speaking, but human beings do not always recognize His voice. Sometimes we expect God to speak through dramatic events—a miracle, an audible voice, an unmistakable sign. But Scripture tells us that God has many ways of communicating His purposes. He may speak through His Word, through godly counsel, through circumstances, through conviction, or through the quiet work of His Spirit within us.
The problem is not always that God is silent. Sometimes our perception is dull. Verse 14 says, “God may speak in one way, or in another, Yet man does not perceive it.” This should humble us. We must not conclude that God has abandoned us simply because He is not speaking in the manner we expect. Verses 15–16 describe God speaking in dreams and visions of the night, when ordinary human activity has become quiet. This reminds us that God sometimes gets our attention when the noise around us has subsided.
So what does God seek to accomplish through His warnings? Verse 18 says:“He keeps back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.” God's correction is not necessarily rejection. His warnings can be expressions of His mercy. He may interrupt our plans, expose our wrong motives, or make us uncomfortable because He is trying to preserve our lives and redirect our steps.
Here's the word for today. Do not measure God's presence by how loudly He speaks. If you cannot immediately perceive what God is doing, pause before concluding that He is absent. Search the Scriptures. Pray. Quiet your heart. Seek godly counsel. Examine your ways. Sometimes the greatest spiritual maturity is not merely learning how to hear God, but learning how to recognize Him when He speaks differently from what we expected.
Today, make this declaration: Declaration: God is not silent concerning my life. I receive grace to discern His voice, respond to His correction, and walk in His direction. In Jesus mighty Name. Amen. Good morning.

04/08/2026

God Hears Every Word

Job 33:8-11 NKJV
[8] “Surely you have spoken in my hearing, And I have heard the sound of your words, saying, [9] ‘I am pure, without transgression; I am innocent, and there is no iniquity in me. [10] Yet He finds occasions against me, He counts me as His enemy; [11] He puts my feet in the stocks, He watches all my paths.’

In this passage, Elihu responds to Job by repeating what Job had been saying during his suffering. Job felt misunderstood by God. Although he maintained his integrity, he concluded that God had become his adversary, watching him only to punish him.
Elihu's point was not merely to criticize Job but to prepare him for a greater truth: God's ways are higher than our understanding. When pain lingers, we can easily misinterpret God's silence as rejection. Yet Scripture consistently teaches that God remains loving, just, and purposeful even when His plans are hidden from us.
Many believers today experience seasons when they wonder why God appear distant. Like Job, we may feel confined by circumstances or believe God is against us. But our feelings are not always reliable indicators of God's heart. The cross of Christ assures us that God is for His children, even when life is difficult (Romans 8:31–32).
Instead of allowing suffering to shape our view of God, we should allow God's revealed character in Scripture to shape our interpretation of suffering. His discipline is loving, His purposes are redemptive, and His timing is perfect.
These are things we must learn to remember:
(I) Guard your words during seasons of suffering. (ii) Do not allow painful experiences to redefine God's character.(iii) God's silence does not mean God's absence.(iv) Faith trusts God's goodness even when his purposes are not immediately clear.(v) Every trial is an opportunity to deepen your confidence in God's wisdom.
Never let your circumstances become the interpreter of God's character. Let God's Word interpret your circumstances. Good morning

17/07/2026

Wisdom That Comes from God, Not Human Opinion

Job 32:10-14 NKJV

[10] “Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me, I also will declare my opinion.’ [11] Indeed I waited for your words, I listened to your reasonings, while you searched out what to say. [12] I paid close attention to you; And surely not one of you convinced Job, Or answered his words— [13] Lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom’; God will vanquish him, not man. [14] Now he has not directed his words against me; So I will not answer him with your words.

Elihu begins his criticism of Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar's speeches as ineffective. Elihu had patiently listened while Job and his three friends debated. Respect for age kept him silent, but after hearing their arguments, he recognized that none of them had truly answered Job's questions. They had many opinions but little understanding of God's heart.
Elihu's words remind us that long discussions, impressive arguments, and strong convictions do not always produce truth. Human wisdom has limits. There are situations where only God's revelation can bring clarity, healing, and direction.
As believers, we must be careful not to rely solely on experience, education, or popular opinion when facing life's challenges. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, and God's word remains our final authority. Before speaking into another person's life, we should seek God's wisdom rather than merely offering our own ideas. James 1:5 assures us that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask. When we depend on Him, our words become instruments of grace instead of judgment.
Here are a few takeaways for today. Patient listening is an essential mark of wisdom. Human reasoning has limitations. God's wisdom always surpasses human understanding.
Speak only after seeking God's perspective. Truth is discovered through God's revelation, not merely through debate.
Let's us pray. Dear Lord ,we thank you because your wisdom is perfect and never fails. Guard us from depending on my own understanding or the opinions of others. Teach us to listen carefully, speak graciously, and seek your guidance in every situation. Fill us with the wisdom that comes from above so that our words and actions will glorify you and bless others. In Jesus' name, Amen. Good morning.

13/07/2026

The Turning Point: Silence Gives Way to Purpose

Job 32:1-5 NKJV
[1] So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. [2] Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was aroused against Job; his wrath was aroused because he justified himself rather than God. [3] Also against his three friends his wrath was aroused, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. [4] Now because they were years older than he, Elihu had waited to speak to Job. [5] When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was aroused.

Job 32 marks a significant turning point in the book. Our teacher in class told us that a "turning point" is a decisive moment when a significant and lasting change occurs in the course of events, altering the direction of a situation, life, or history. He was directing our attention to a pivotal scene in a story where the main action shifted, leading directly toward the climax. We are in that moment in these five verses.
After long debates, Job's three friends had nothing more to say. Their arguments had been exhausted, yet the truth had not been fully revealed. Sometimes, human wisdom reaches its limits, and God prepares another voice to speak. Elihu had remained silent out of respect for the older men. He believed age deserved honour and that wisdom should first come from those with experience. However, when he saw that neither Job nor his friends had arrived at the truth, he realized that silence was no longer appropriate. There comes a time when respectful silence must give way to courageous truth.
Notice that Elihu was not driven merely by personal anger. His concern was that God should be vindicated. Job had become more focused on defending himself than on trusting God's wisdom, while his friends had condemned Job without offering a satisfactory explanation for his suffering. The passage reminds us that God can raise unexpected people to bring fresh insight. Spiritual maturity is not measured only by age but by a heart that listens to God. We should honour experience, yet remain open to God's voice wherever He chooses to speak.
There are a few lessons to take away today. Respect for others should never become an excuse for remaining silent when God calls you to speak. Human reasoning has limits, but God's wisdom never fails. Be careful not to become so committed to defending yourself that you lose sight of God's glory. God often uses humble and prepared people when others have exhausted their answers. Meditate on these words as you step out today. God bless you. Good morning.