Day 29

Read: Job 35:1 – 37:24

In today’s reading, Elihu challenges Job’s self-righteousness – arguing that God is too immense to be impacted by human sin or virtue, while highlighting God’s justice, power, and wisdom in nature. God receives nothing from mankind’s righteousness, but Scripture teaches that while God is dependent on mankind for nothing, He is pleased with obedience ( Job 1:8; 2:3; Mt. 25: 21, 23) and grieved by disobedience (Ps. 78:40; Mt 25:26, 30).
How does this perspective change the way you approach God with your good works?

When experiencing “darkness” or suffering, is your default reaction to complain, or to seek God for a “song” (comfort/joy)?

Elihu suggests suffering is meant to discipline, teach, or warn us (Job 36:8-10).
How might God be using a current struggle in my life to instruct me, rather than just punish me?

Elihu cautions against turning to evil during affliction (Job 36:21).
What “shortcuts” or sinful reactions do I temptingly turn to when in pain?

“Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God” Job 37:14

When I am anxious, do I take time to reflect on God’s power displayed in creation, or do I only focus on my problems?