- I am wondering if Eliphaz in his own mind and intentions thought he was coming alongside and telling the truth in love. I think it is important to prayerfully examine your motives or even the truth of what you believe before you act.
- I am still surprised that Job fell so completely apart in his reactions. It was as if he did not remember how blessed his life had been.
- It is easy for a person to become self righteous when they are faced with a situation that is comparable to what the friends of Job participated in.
- When a friend behaves the way Eliphaz did it is important for you to consider what is being said without getting angry or upset. However, we are in charge of what we accept and what we reject. It is important to consider the input and decide what is true for the situation and what is not. If you can do this it is like not throwing the baby out with the bathwater. (Remember the example of the bullet proof vest.)
I believe that no matter what the challenge or need that Jehovah Jirah will provide. In the end I do not have to worry because of this. Job was not so lucky. He is caught in the moment when his entire life has been taken away with it. The only thing he has left is his actual life. I know his outcome, but he does not. I hope that if I ever have a Job experience I will remember these understandings that I have now.
God's Character...
I think that Eliphaz did a good job on pointing out the character of God. The only problem is that he uses then as battering rams for Job.
- BESTOWS~ blessings, health, prosperity…Jehovah Jirah
- LIFTS~ especially the ones who are suffering
- SAVES~ from despair, failure, and the meanness and ill will of the powerful
- RESCUES~ from danger, from ourselves and our bad choices
- PROTECTS~ from danger and the ravages of evil.
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