Job 15
Eliphaz (Job’s friend) is tearing down Job’s hope in God. In 15:8, Eliphaz says, “Do you limit wisdom to yourself? What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not in is?” Eliphaz is confused because Job keeps bringing his case to the Lord, keeps pleading and praying to God, and still has hope that the Lord will save him. In Eliphaz’ mind, Job should just give up and accept his “punishment” and forsake the Lord since the Lord has seemingly forsaken Job.
But, here’s what Eliphaz doesn’t understand. It’s not WHAT Job knows, it’s WHO Job knows. Job knows God, therefore he has hope in God. Eliphaz thinks Job is too young to be “wise” but no one is too young to know the Lord.
Job 16
Job tells Eliphaz that if the roles were reversed, Job could bring down Eliphaz in the same manner, but he wouldn’t. He would try and comfort him and be a good friend.
Today I’m repenting, praying for forgiveness. I have been Eliphaz…I have completely torn down my friends and judged them and refused to see their innocence. Like Eliphaz, I’ve been cruel. The Lord has brought this to my attention today and I’m grateful that He convicts us. I’m also thankful that He forgives us…and I pray that I can be a better and true friend in the future. In Jesus name I repent and am forgiven, Amen.
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