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10:48 AM
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End Time:
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11:03 AM
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Date:
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December 30, 2014
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TITLE: Elihu
Scripture: Job 37:1 - 24
God’s Message / God’s Commands / God’s Promises:
→ Elihu continued to illustrate the power and might of God in this chapter. He spoke of Him with authority and influence like no other. He portrayed God's ability to control nature and the power of His majestic voice alone. Describing God beyond man's ability to understand. Elihu clearly set the distinction between man and God in this conversation as Job has treated God as if his equal in his final words. So Elihu straigthened things and made sure job and the three friends understood the distinction between them and God Almighty. In verse 14, Elihu spoke to Job directly and challenge him to stop considering his own selfish emotions but to consider what really matters, God! His power and wonders. Elihu even showed Job his limitations when he asked Job if job can join God in spreading out the skies in verse 18 and all the way down to 24. Specifically highlighting that God is beyond man's reach. He is exalted in power and awesome in majesty that's why people revere Him. Clearly Elihu put Job's back in his place, in short, pulling his feet down to the ground, because Job has elevated himself equal to God due to his self-righteousness. What a scary thought that man since the beginning of time has the drive to elevate himself equal to God. But in the end, Elihu's words woken Job to the reality that he is just a man and God is God!
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for this revelation. Clearly, You have showed me once again the evil nature of man. Its prideful persona. Lord i know I am capable of such pride and that's why Lord that I pray that You keep me humble at all times. Let me remember that I am never worth anything without You. Help me to see the truth that I am nothing but a mere man and can never be equal to You. Help me Lord to have a humble heart at all times. Keep my heart pure and humble. Lord, give me wisdom and clear understanding of what is true and right. Help me to see myself as You see me but not to the point of feeling better than anyone else. Give me humility Lord, I ask of You for this. In Jesus' Name, Amen!
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