Job 32 and 33 - Defending God?

17 Jul 07

1 These three men stopped answering Job because Job thought he was righteous. 2 Then Elihu, son of Barachel, a descendant of Buz from the family of Ram, became very angry with Job because Job thought he was more righteous than God. 3 Elihu was also very angry with Job's three friends because they had found no answer. They made it look as if God were wrong. 4 Elihu waited as they spoke to Job because they were older than he was. 5 When Elihu saw that the three men had no further responses, he became very angry.
Job 32:1-5 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Elihu was angry with everyone and begin to speak after keeping quiet for awhile. Sometimes we also felt the same way as Elihu when we felt that God has been accused. We become quick to defend God. Does God need us to defend Him? All we can do is pray for a receptive heart and open mind instead.


Dear Lord,
Teach me to know how to react when people do not believe in You or blame You for things that happen to them. Grant me wisdom and love in dealing with such people.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.