Daily Devotion

Elihu repeats back some of the things that Job has been saying (33:8-11). This shows that he has at least been listening to Job. But Elihu doesn’t agree with Job (has anybody?). He says:

“Look, in this you are not righteous. I will answer you, for God is greater than man. Why do you contend with Him? For He does not give an accounting of any of his words.” (33:12-13)

Why do we contend with God when things are not going our way? Because we want it our way! Most often, when this is the case, God doesn’t explain Himself because He doesn’t have to. He is the Creator of all of heaven and earth. He can do what He wants. Once you have eliminated the idea that the devil is thwarting you, then you can decide to submit to God’s will. You may be told why, you may not. You may realize it later, you may not. But we can wrestle with God for the wrong reasons. Check your motives. You will never be a pure as God and He knows best.

Pastor Roger Dean

Job 33-34