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GOD IS TO BE FEARED
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
Job 13:1-11
Psalm 113
“The LORD is high
above all nations…”
GOD IS TO BE FEARED
Job was, no doubt, feeling the agonies of his afflictions increased by the stress of his long speech. He became very bold and brash in answering his friends and ridiculed them for feeling that they were the only ones who knew about God. Job also had knowledge of the majesty of God which he had gained from his own experience and the teaching of others (Job 13:1-2).
Job was tired of disputing with his friends and longed to speak with God to present his case (Job 13:3). Job said that his friends did not present the truth. They were not physicians and they certainly could not cure Job’s spiritual wounds. How nice it would be if they would just remain quiet. Job reminded them that even a fool seems wise if he keeps silent (Job 13:4-5; Prov 17:28). Their silence would give them a chance to listen to Job. He felt that he had a right to present his position (Job 13:6).
Although it appeared that Job’s friends were defending God, they were not doing this with the truth. Job accused them of twisting the facts in their attempt to defend God’s position (Job 13:7-8).
As Zophar had not presented the truth, Job remarked that it would not be pleasant if God were to examine his premises. God is not as easy to fool as man (Job 13:8-9). God will surely rebuke those who mislead others about His dealings with man. Job asked his friend if he did not fear God (Job 13:10-11).
Often, it appears that people speak about God and give advice about spiritual things with no concern about God Himself. As if speculation about God, based on human assumption, is not a dangerous matter to them. Indeed, they appear to have no respect for the reality of the Person or work of God. Both the Old and the New Testaments see a lack of reverence for God as a sign of unregenerate, spiritually rebellious man (Ps 36:1; Rom 3:18). We must beware of such people and separate ourselves from those who teach things contrary to the Holy Scriptures.
THOUGHT: What was Job’s accusation against Zophar?
PRAYER: I thank Thee, Father, that Thy truth is eternal (Ps 117:2).