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THE DANGER OF DISOBEDIENCE
MONDAY, JUNE 20
Job 40

Psalm 37:23-31

 

There is no true holiness
without humility.

(T Fuller)

 

THE DANGER OF DISOBEDIENCE
 
God now demanded that Job gave an explanation for his conduct. In Job 40:2, the word “contendeth” means to find fault with, and “instruct” means to continue to argue. Hence, God asked Job if, after having caught a glimpse of His glory and power, he would continue to accuse Him of being unjust. God demanded that Job give an answer for his lack of trust and humility (Job 40:1-2). Job stood in abject humility and shame, being moved to silence. Now God wanted him to move on to confession (Job 40:3-5; Ps 32:8).
 
When Job stood humble and silent before God, God spoke further with Job. God charged, “Thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous” (Job 40:8). “Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty” (Job 40:10). However, unlike Satan, Job was not aspiring to take the place of God. Job had questioned God on only one point, but God was slowly bringing Job to realise the enormity of such a sin and the foolishness of ever questioning God. When we fall, we need to remember that the Lord is willing to guide our steps through His Word if we will listen and obey (Ps 37:23-24; 119:133).
 
Having spoken of His greatness as displayed through the forces of nature, God then began the final presentation of His majesty. He spoke of one of the greatest and most fearsome beasts known in Job’s time, the “behemoth” (Job 40:15).
 
God took time to describe this amazing animal clearly which was but a very small part of His tremendous creation. We are reminded again of the Psalmist when he said that, looking at the wonder of God’s power, he was amazed that God would even notice man (Ps 8:4). However, God has noticed man and, in His love, He meets every need of His children so we can have joy, a sense of fulfilment and purpose in life.
 
May we constantly look toward Him for the strength that we need each day as we await His soon return!
 
THOUGHT: What was Job’s condition after seeing God’s majesty?

PRAYER: Father, may I always stand before Thee in humility.

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