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Job 40 NKJVGod’s Power and Wisdom40 Moreover the Lord answered Job, and said:2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almi...
06/04/2026

Job 40 NKJV
God’s Power and Wisdom
40 Moreover the Lord answered Job, and said:
2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him?
He who rebukes God, let him answer it.”
Job’s Response to God
3 Then Job answered the Lord and said:
4 “Behold, I am vile;
What shall I answer You?
I lay my hand over my mouth.
5 Once I have spoken, but I will not answer;
Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
God’s Challenge to Job
6 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said:
7 “Now prepare yourself like a man;
I will question you, and you shall answer Me:
8 “Would you indeed annul My judgment?
Would you condemn Me that you may be justified?
9 Have you an arm like God?
Or can you thunder with a voice like His?
10 Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor,
And array yourself with glory and beauty.
11 Disperse the rage of your wrath;
Look on everyone who is proud, and humble him.
12 Look on everyone who is proud, and bring him low;
Tread down the wicked in their place.
13 Hide them in the dust together,
Bind their faces in hidden darkness.
14 Then I will also confess to you
That your own right hand can save you.
15 “Look now at the behemoth, which I made along with you;
He eats grass like an ox.
16 See now, his strength is in his hips,
And his power is in his stomach muscles.
17 He moves his tail like a cedar;
The sinews of his thighs are tightly knit.
18 His bones are like beams of bronze,
His ribs like bars of iron.
19 He is the first of the ways of God;
Only He who made him can bring near His sword.
20 Surely the mountains yield food for him,
And all the beasts of the field play there.
21 He lies under the lotus trees,
In a covert of reeds and marsh.
22 The lotus trees cover him with their shade;
The willows by the brook surround him.
23 Indeed the river may rage,
Yet he is not disturbed;
He is confident, though the Jordan gushes into his mouth,
24 Though he takes it in his eyes,
Or one pierces his nose with a snare.
(We remember that Job had questions for God as to why he was going through this time of suffering. In this chapter we see God having questions for Job. Verse 2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him?
He who rebukes God, let him answer it.”
God is saying to Job answer my questions, if you are qualified to ask question of Me. Job’s Response to God
3 Then Job answered the Lord and said:
4 “Behold, I am vile;
What shall I answer You?
I lay my hand over my mouth.
5 Once I have spoken, but I will not answer;
Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
It seems that Job is understanding his arrogance in requesting the ability to defend himself in front of God. Like many of us our pride and self-importance color our view of life. God is letting Job know just how small he is in the scheme of things. Job is being humbled, how many of us need to be humbled at times. How often do we question God and His path for us. How often do we blame God for our decisions and choices in life. Ezekiel 28: 17 “Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty;
You corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor;
I cast you to the ground,
I laid you before kings,
That they might gaze at you.
This speaks of the pride of Satan which caused him to be thrown out of heaven. He too thought he could question God and His authority. I myself fight with pride on a daily basis, I too feel self-righteous and judgmental at times. If I do not keep myself in check, it seems God will assist me to check my pride and self-righteousness in ways I do not enjoy.
One other thing that we need to address in this chapter, the behemoth. Some will say God is describing the elephant or Hippo, but does an elephant or Hippo have the tail that is described? To me it seems to be a description of an extinct animal. Could this be what we would call a dinosaur? If so, it would show that man was living with them and communicating about them. For God was speaking to man and they knew what he was speaking of from their knowledge of them. Does this show man their pride and sense of self-righteousness in making assumptions and calling them facts. Are we questioning God in doing so? Do we think we are more knowledgeable than God? Why do we think we have to know everything, is this a side effect of Adam and Eve eating from the tree of knowledge of Good and Evil?
God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

Job 39 NKJVGod Continues to Challenge Job39 “Do you know the time when the wild mountain goats bear young?Or can you mar...
06/03/2026

Job 39 NKJV
God Continues to Challenge Job
39 “Do you know the time when the wild mountain goats bear young?
Or can you mark when the deer gives birth?
2 Can you number the months that they fulfill?
Or do you know the time when they bear young?
3 They bow down,
They bring forth their young,
They deliver their offspring.
4 Their young ones are healthy,
They grow strong with grain;
They depart and do not return to them.
5 “Who set the wild donkey free?
Who loosed the bonds of the onager,
6 Whose home I have made the wilderness,
And the barren land his dwelling?
7 He scorns the tumult of the city;
He does not heed the shouts of the driver.
8 The range of the mountains is his pasture,
And he searches after every green thing.
9 “Will the wild ox be willing to serve you?
Will he bed by your manger?
10 Can you bind the wild ox in the furrow with ropes?
Or will he plow the valleys behind you?
11 Will you trust him because his strength is great?
Or will you leave your labor to him?
12 Will you trust him to bring home your grain,
And gather it to your threshing floor?
13 “The wings of the ostrich wave proudly,
But are her wings and pinions like the kindly stork’s?
14 For she leaves her eggs on the ground,
And warms them in the dust;
15 She forgets that a foot may crush them,
Or that a wild beast may break them.
16 She treats her young harshly, as though they were not hers;
Her labor is in vain, without concern,
17 Because God deprived her of wisdom,
And did not endow her with understanding.
18 When she lifts herself on high,
She scorns the horse and its rider.
19 “Have you given the horse strength?
Have you clothed his neck with thunder?
20 Can you frighten him like a locust?
His majestic snorting strikes terror.
21 He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength;
He gallops into the clash of arms.
22 He mocks at fear, and is not frightened;
Nor does he turn back from the sword.
23 The quiver rattles against him,
The glittering spear and javelin.
24 He devours the distance with fierceness and rage;
Nor does he come to a halt because the trumpet has sounded.
25 At the blast of the trumpet he says, ‘Aha!’
He smells the battle from afar,
The thunder of captains and shouting.
26 “Does the hawk fly by your wisdom,
And spread its wings toward the south?
27 Does the eagle mount up at your command,
And make its nest on high?
28 On the rock it dwells and resides,
On the crag of the rock and the stronghold.
29 From there it spies out the prey;
Its eyes observe from afar.
30 Its young ones suck up blood;
And where the slain are, there it is.”
(We see that God continues to humble Job with His questions. He is showing Job His power and authority over all things. I am sure Job is regretting his request to defend himself in front of God. How often do we question God's authority, the reason for why things are as they are. Why we or others go through our tests and trials. Why others seem not to experience the punishment they deserve. Why some are taken so young. Have you ever been asked if God is a loving God why would he take a guiltless child and allow evil to reign. Who are we to question the judgement of God, how do we know the order of life. We are told that God is love, and God loves us so much that He gave us free will. So, when we come to Him it is out of love for Him. The evil in this world is not of His making but of our making. Our sin is what causes division from Him and separation from His love. Adam and Eve chose the knowledge of good and evil over life. That choice removed us from the presence of God, the ability to walk with Him in the garden of Eden. Maybe the question we should ask is why I want the world more than God. Do we want the pain we know more than the unknown. Have we forgotten the feeling of being in the presence of God, the peace and joy that He brings. I pray we haven't. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

Summary of Job 38God responds to Job.The previous chapters we hear talk of a storm, and it seems one might have been occ...
06/02/2026

Summary of Job 38
God responds to Job.
The previous chapters we hear talk of a storm, and it seems one might have been occurring at this time. For God speaks from a whirlwind. God has some questions for Job and during these questions I am sure Job gets humbled for his lack of knowledge and his prideful attitude. Verse 2 “Who is this who darkens counsel
By words without knowledge?
3 Now prepare yourself like a man;
I will question you, and you shall answer Me.
Remember Job requested the ability to defend himself in the presence of God. Now God is present and He has some questions for Job. God starts with asking where Job was when God created all things. Who determined the size and shape of the earth and seas. Does Job know of the depths of the seas and what is hidden in those depths. God requests all the knowledge of Job of these things. Does Job have the power to raise the sun or set the sun. Does he have knowledge of the constellations of the stars and how they are made. Could Job control the weather and bring rain to areas he is unaware of. Does Job have the ability to feed all the creatures of the land, air, and sea. God humbles Job and his lack of knowledge. Why should he question God and His judgement. Why do we question God. God could have easily just told Job that his test was due to the work of Satan. Instead, He shows Job that he does not have the understanding of God. Job and we need to have faith and belief that God has our best interest in mind. Through our tests and trials, we learn and acquire skills and abilities to assist us and others in the future. We see that God did not bring on Job's problems, He allowed Satan to attack Job. I wonder if Job was not getting prideful and overconfident when God mentioned Job to Satan. Job 1:8 Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?”
We have to keep ourselves humble and understand that we do nothing without the help of God. When we hear Job speak to his friends throughout the book of Job, I feel as if he is not speaking humbly, it seems his friends also seems to speak of prideful and self-righteousness. We have to understand that we do not think as God thinks, we do not have the knowledge or understanding that God has. We need to have trust and have faith in God's judgement and mercy. I wonder how you would feel after hearing these questions from God. I am sure Job was humbled as I am just reading them. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!

Job 37 NKJVGod’s Works and Wisdom37 “At this also my heart trembles,And leaps from its place.2 Hear attentively the thun...
06/01/2026

Job 37 NKJV
God’s Works and Wisdom
37 “At this also my heart trembles,
And leaps from its place.
2 Hear attentively the thunder of His voice,
And the rumbling that comes from His mouth.
3 He sends it forth under the whole heaven,
His lightning to the ends of the earth.
4 After it a voice roars;
He thunders with His majestic voice,
And He does not restrain them when His voice is heard.
5 God thunders marvelously with His voice;
He does great things which we cannot comprehend.
6 For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth’;
Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.
7 He seals the hand of every man,
That all men may know His work.
8 The beasts go into dens,
And remain in their lairs.
9 From the chamber of the south comes the whirlwind,
And cold from the scattering winds of the north.
10 By the breath of God ice is given,
And the broad waters are frozen.
11 Also with moisture He saturates the thick clouds;
He scatters His bright clouds.
12 And they swirl about, being turned by His guidance,
That they may do whatever He commands them
On the face of the whole earth.
13 He causes it to come,
Whether for correction,
Or for His land,
Or for mercy.
14 “Listen to this, O Job;
Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.
15 Do you know when God dispatches them,
And causes the light of His cloud to shine?
16 Do you know how the clouds are balanced,
Those wondrous works of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
17 Why are your garments hot,
When He quiets the earth by the south wind?
18 With Him, have you spread out the skies,
Strong as a cast metal mirror?
19 “Teach us what we should say to Him,
For we can prepare nothing because of the darkness.
20 Should He be told that I wish to speak?
If a man were to speak, surely he would be swallowed up.
21 Even now men cannot look at the light when it is bright in the skies,
When the wind has passed and cleared them.
22 He comes from the north as golden splendor;
With God is awesome majesty.
23 As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him;
He is excellent in power,
In judgment and abundant justice;
He does not oppress.
24 Therefore men fear Him;
He shows no partiality to any who are wise of heart.”
(In Job 36 Elihu was using a storm to show God's power, and he continues with this in 37. There are those that think this was due to a storm brewing during his discussion. Verse 1“At this also my heart trembles,
And leaps from its place.
2 Hear attentively the thunder of His voice,
And the rumbling that comes from His mouth.
I wonder if lighting struck nearby as Elihu was speaking. Elihu continues his verbal assault on Job letting him know he has no knowledge of how God brings storms about. Verse 5 God thunders marvelously with His voice;
He does great things which we cannot comprehend.
Elihu speaks how the power of the storm can force animals into their dens. How we do not even know the reason for the storms. Verse 13 He causes it to come,
Whether for correction,
Or for His land,
Or for mercy.
We know we need the rain for our wellbeing, for the health of the land. The storm to some might seem like a blessing and others a curse depending on what your needs are. However, no matter which side of the debate you are on, you can still see the power and authority that God has. Elihu speaks of our lack of knowledge in Verse 19 “Teach us what we should say to Him,
For we can prepare nothing because of the darkness.
20 Should He be told that I wish to speak?
If a man were to speak, surely he would be swallowed up.
In a sense he is saying how can we question God's intent for we have no understanding of his wisdom. God made all and orchestrated the world and heavens. He ends the chapter telling how God is just and delivers Justice fairly. Verse 23 As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him;
He is excellent in power,
In judgment and abundant justice;
He does not oppress.
24 Therefore men fear Him;
He shows no partiality to any who are wise of heart.”
It seems Elihu is giving his final argument to Job that he needs to repent for he brought this on himself.
From chapter 3 till now we have read how Job and his friends have debated the reasoning for Job's punishment. While there is some truth in their statements, they all have been speaking out of ignorance and lack of understanding. They seem to believe they understand God and have better knowledge of his workings then the others. As with all of us sometimes if we were to speak less and listen more, they would have shown greater wisdom. However, as many of us, we tend to think the more we say the more intelligent we sound. Proverbs 10:19 – “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” After reading that passage maybe I should end my post. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

Summary of Job 36Elihu is still talking and tells of God's righteousness and power.  He states that we cannot understand...
05/31/2026

Summary of Job 36
Elihu is still talking and tells of God's righteousness and power. He states that we cannot understand God for His understanding is greater than we can obtain. Elihu informs Job that he needs to accept God's punishment and repent so he can be restored to his status. Verse 9 Then He tells them their work and their transgressions—
That they have acted defiantly.
10 He also opens their ear to instruction,
And commands that they turn from iniquity.
11 If they obey and serve Him,
They shall spend their days in prosperity,
And their years in pleasures.
12 But if they do not obey,
They shall perish by the sword,
And they shall die without knowledge.
It seems Elihu is warning Job that if he does not accept his punishment he will die without knowledge. Elihu sees the punishment as a way of God instructing through correction. It seems today that there is a movement of preaching prosperity as a sign of righteousness. In a sense that God is giving you prosperity as a reward for your righteousness. However, when we look around, we see many that are prospering and do not seem very righteous. We also see those that have what many would call prosperity, and they are unhappy and unsatisfied. As Christians we should understand that our reward comes when we find salvation in Christ. We are not settlers in this world but travelers through this world to our eternal life with God. That is our reward not the worldly riches that we cannot take with us.
Elihu goes on to show the power and authority of God by speaking of the cycle of water. How God controls the storms, lighting, thunder, and rain. They did not have an understanding of how this occurs and saw the mystery of this power. Some would say that they were uneducated and now we understand through science. They use this to doubt the presence of God. However, through science and how everything works together, how it is designed and orderly, in my opinion is a great indication of the power and authority of God. It shows that it is not just an accident, but it was designed by a greater power.
Elihu will be speaking in the next chapter and so far, I have not heard much different than what Job's other friends have told Job of his sins and punishment. While Elihu is speaking of the power and authority of God, he seems to still not understand about Job's situation. Are we any better than Job's friends, or do we still see individuals in trouble and blame them for their situation, without empathy and understanding. Do we also try to explain to them what they need to do through our perspective and not God's guidance. So, the question is should we be striving to do better also?
God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!

Job 35 NKJVElihu Condemns Self-Righteousness35 Moreover Elihu answered and said:2 “Do you think this is right?Do you say...
05/30/2026

Job 35 NKJV
Elihu Condemns Self-Righteousness
35 Moreover Elihu answered and said:
2 “Do you think this is right?
Do you say,
‘My righteousness is more than God’s’?
3 For you say,
‘What advantage will it be to You?
What profit shall I have, more than if I had sinned?’
4 “I will answer you,
And your companions with you.
5 Look to the heavens and see;
And behold the clouds—
They are higher than you.
6 If you sin, what do you accomplish against Him?
Or, if your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to Him?
7 If you are righteous, what do you give Him?
Or what does He receive from your hand?
8 Your wickedness affects a man such as you,
And your righteousness a son of man.
9 “Because of the multitude of oppressions they cry out;
They cry out for help because of the arm of the mighty.
10 But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker,
Who gives songs in the night,
11 Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth,
And makes us wiser than the birds of heaven?’
12 There they cry out, but He does not answer,
Because of the pride of evil men.
13 Surely God will not listen to empty talk,
Nor will the Almighty regard it.
14 Although you say you do not see Him,
Yet justice is before Him, and you must wait for Him.
15 And now, because He has not punished in His anger,
Nor taken much notice of folly,
16 Therefore Job opens his mouth in vain;
He multiplies words without knowledge.
(Elihu continues to rebuke Job, stating that self-righteous has no place. Verses 2 “Do you think this is right?
Do you say,
‘My righteousness is more than God’s’?
3 For you say,
‘What advantage will it be to You?
What profit shall I have, more than if I had sinned?’
In a sense Elihu is correct for we should not be rewarded for doing what we are supposed to do. If we follow the teachings of Christ and do not sin, that is what we are told to do, what reward should be given for doing what is right. Our reward comes from our salvation, not necessarily in worldly riches. How many of us actually think this way. Lord, I have done as you ask why I go through this trial or test. We as Christians will still have hard times, it is not God punishing us, it is the fact that we live in a world that does not follow Jesus. Matthew 10:22 NKJV 22 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved. When we claim ourselves as righteous are we claiming we are equal to God? Are we saying that we are doing everything that we are supposed to do? Roman 5:9-10 NKJV 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
Elihu also questions Job's prayer, is he praying to God because of all his troubles or is his heart pure in his prayers. Verses 12 There they cry out, but He does not answer,
Because of the pride of evil men.
13 Surely God will not listen to empty talk,
Nor will the Almighty regard it.
Elihu does speak some truth however he is still missing the point that it is not God punishing Job, these are attacks from Satan, just as Adam and Eve were attacked in the garden of Eden. Due to Satan's lies Adam and Eve lost everything, paradise and eternal life on earth. Job is losing all he had except for his relationship with God, the most important thing we all can have. I find it funny how Elihu and Job's friend's attack Job for his righteousness and try to show their wisdom and righteousness in their lives. I wonder do we not do something similar when we pass by those in need and maybe offer a prayer and nothing else. Are we saying I am righteous enough to pray for you, you poor sinner, but not enough to give you a hand up. Don't get me wrong prayer is good, but don't we also need actions in our prayers? Just a thought, it seems like Job's friends are just listening and commenting, but where is their actions? How are they showing their love to Job through their words of condemnation. Are they trying to help or are they scared of what happen to Job and trying to reassure themselves that they are Okay because they have not sinned like Job? Wanting to hear what his sin is so they do not make the same mistake. Do you and I do this when we see someone going through their times of test and trial? Something to think about.
God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

Job 34 SummaryElihu is going to share his wisdom as to why Job is suffering.  In reading it seems that his wisdom basica...
05/28/2026

Job 34 Summary
Elihu is going to share his wisdom as to why Job is suffering. In reading it seems that his wisdom basically aligns with the that of Jobs other friends. However, he in some cases doubles down on their comments. Elihu states that Job is blaming God for the injustices against him. He tells Job he needs to accept the punishment and ask God for the understanding of his wrong doings.
Verse10 “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.
In a sense Elihu is telling Job that he has been claiming righteous in error and in doing so he has Blasphemed God.
It seems that Elihu has a basic understanding, however, as Job's other friends do not understand about Satan and his workings. Elihu has harsh words for Job as he makes himself seem to have knowledge and authority of God.
How often do we see someone of power claim to have knowledge of the Bible or act as if they are righteous. How many that we place on a pedestal fall. We all must be concerned when we read opinions of someone that has a title with their names, that differ with others with the same title or one as impressive. Many claim to have an understanding of the Bible, we however, need to do our own research and reading of the Bible. We cannot take anyone's perspective as truth unless we read the truth, the Bible. Our journey is to come into a relationship with God through the reading of the truth, the Bible. We need to have a conversation with God, through prayer. Yes, it is good to read Theologians and speak with those that preach the word. However, do not take their understanding as gospel without reading it for yourself. Matthew 24:24 24 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
We must not be deceived; it is our job to check and confirm. As always please read this chapter for yourself and see what you receive from it and do not take my understanding for yourself. I do not have any title, I am just me a believer trying to find his way through the Word. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!

Job 33 SummaryElihu addresses Job in verses 6 Truly I am as your spokesman before God;I also have been formed out of cla...
05/26/2026

Job 33 Summary
Elihu addresses Job in verses 6 Truly I am as your spokesman before God;
I also have been formed out of clay.
7 Surely no fear of me will terrify you,
Nor will my hand be heavy on you.
So, it sounds as if Elihu is coming to Job's defense, however, he seems to be critical of him in verse 12 “Look, in this you are not righteous.
I will answer you,
For God is greater than man.
Elihu informed Job that his continued defense of himself as being righteous and sinless is not of a righteous tone. He continues that Job is asking for God to speak to him. Elihu tells Job that God speaks in many forms, through dreams, through discipline, and correction. Elihu insinuates that Job's friends coming to speak to him might also be God speaking through them and him.
Elihu tells Job that he could be restored if he were to repent and ask for forgiveness. So, Elihu also misses the point that it is not God punishing Job, but that Satan is attacking him.
This chapter ends with the following verses. 31 “Give ear, Job, listen to me;
Hold your peace, and I will speak.
32 If you have anything to say, answer me;
Speak, for I desire to justify you.
33 If not, listen to me;
Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom.”
We can see that Elihu seems to think fairly highly of himself, that he will teach his elders about wisdom. We see that while Elihu might have some good points in this chapter, he too is lacking the wisdom of God.
How often have we come to conclusion in error, for we do not have all the information. How quickly do we judge others, when we overhear a conversation. Do we take the time to listen and understand what those we come in contact with are dealing with themselves. Or do we bring our own prejudice into the situation. Is that how Jesus would handle it, or would He show more Grace and Mercy. May be the book of Job is a warning to us all, not to jump to conclusions without all the information. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!

Job 32 NKJVElihu Contradicts Job’s Friends32 So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his ow...
05/25/2026

Job 32 NKJV
Elihu Contradicts Job’s Friends
32 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.
6 So Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said:
“I am young in years, and you are very old;
Therefore I was afraid,
And dared not declare my opinion to you.
7 I said, ‘Age should speak,
And multitude of years should teach wisdom.’
8 But there is a spirit in man,
And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.
9 Great men are not always wise,
Nor do the aged always understand justice.
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.
15 “They are dismayed and answer no more;
Words escape them.
16 And I have waited, because they did not speak,
Because they stood still and answered no more.
17 I also will answer my part,
I too will declare my opinion.
18 For I am full of words;
The spirit within me compels me.
19 Indeed my belly is like wine that has no [f]vent;
It is ready to burst like new wineskins.
20 I will speak, that I may find relief;
I must open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray, show partiality to anyone;
Nor let me flatter any man.
22 For I do not know how to flatter,
Else my Maker would soon take me away.
(Here we have a new person speaking up about what he has been hearing from the friends and Job. We are told he is younger, much younger so out of respected waited to hear what the older wiser men had to say. He felt the spirit in him stirred from everything he had heard and could not keep silent. I wonder has this ever happen to you, the spirit causes you to speak out. Have you felt prompted to speak or act by the spirit. It might be out of your comfort zone, you might feel unworthy, but you have this burning that it needs to be said or done. It sounds as if this is how Elihu is feeling. He starts by giving them a reason for his silence up to this point. He wanted to hear the wisdom of the elders and respect their status in the community. He continues with he believes that there is wisdom to be found in the youth also. It reminds me of how some will say that we have always done it this way, why try something different even if it could be useful and more efficient. Sometimes we get to confined by tradition and religion gets legalistic. Instead of being concerned with our relationship with Jesus.
For the next few chapters, we will be reading about Elihu's response to Job and his friends. I think you will see he has some complaints about all of them. He sees that both Job and his friends are in error in their statements. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

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