Job 35 - Who Knows God Better?

19 Jul 07

Elihu thought he knew God better and said ,
“Surely, God doesn't listen to idle complaints.
The Almighty doesn't even pay attention to them.
Job 35:13 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Is this statement correct about our God of love who is willing to die for our sins? Sometimes we may equally be quality of not fully understanding who our God is and tried to play God.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your reminder to truly know who You are and not to misrepresent You to others. Guide my mouth to speak what's right.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Job 26 - Head Knowledge Puffs Up

1 Then Job replied {to his friends},
2 “You have helped the person who has no power
and saved the arm that isn't strong.
3 You have advised the person who has no wisdom
and offered so much assistance.
4 To whom have you spoken {these} words,
and whose spirit has spoken through you?
Job 26:1-4 (GW)

Reflection of B:

We know about the greatness of God but do we really know God?

Head knowledge only puffs up if there is no love when we share our knowledge. In the case of Job, he felt his friends dumping all the theologies about God on him and not offering him anything good.

"If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing."
1 Corinthians 13:2

Dear Lord,
Teach me to speak with love all the time whenever I share about You with others.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Job 18 - Theoretical Knowledge Kills

21 This is what happens to the homes of wicked people
and to those who do not know God.”
Job 18:21 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Bildad, again spoke many things in a theoretical manner to Job. Such knowledge is nothing new to Job.

Dear Lord,
Let me not just use my head but also use my heart when I deal with people. Let my words be seasoned with salt when I open my mouth to speak.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Job 8 & 9 - Becareful of Our Knowledge

14 “How can I possibly answer God?
How can I find the right words {to speak} with him?
15 Even if I were right, I could not answer {him}.
I would have to plead for mercy from my judge.
Job 9:14-15 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Another friend of Job, Bildad, also accused Job for 'accusing' God for bringing 'evil' to him. All the reasonings and all the things Bildad said about God seemed correct. Yet it came across as speaking with a 'holy-than-thou-art' tone/attitude. Job replied Blildad with what he knew about God too.

When we know the bible very well and are able to quote from the scriptures well, there may be a tendency for us to use them when we relate to others who are in needs. We need to be careful not to be like Bildad. God's words are for reproving and correction, but we need to use them properly and with humility. 1 Corinthians 8:1 says, "We know that we all possess knowledge.^[a] Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up."


Dear Lord,
Thank You for teaching me to speak words of comfort instead of words that condemn or judge others. You are the true judge and You see our hearts within.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.