Yes, God is mighty, but he despises no one;
he understands all things.
Job 36:5
Observation: This entire passage of Job - the response of Elihu - is amazing for this one consistent theme ... God is so wonderous, so mighty, so great, and so wise, that even to engage in conversations about how he may or may not bless and punish anyone is pure foolishness. Elihu goes into so many examples, but all those examples are consistent with this theme.
The issue is not whether or not the Lord does or does not hold the evil accountable. The issue is not whether or not the Lord does or does not bless the righteous. The issue is not whether or not the Lord cares about our sin. The issue is not whether or not the Lord is aware of the actions of men.
Instead, the fact is that the Lord despises no one. The fact is the Lord loves everyone. The fact is the Lord controls every aspect of the world. The fact is the Lord shows his wonder and majesty and love to everyone. The fact is the Lord teaches everyone about goodness and love and righteousness. The fact is the Lord has it all under control, and to even take time to ask him about the current issues of your life - let alone the comparisons of your problems and blessings in comparison to someone else's apparent problems and blessings - is to forget that the Lord is in control.
Application: I am so amazed by this entire passage, but I am going to hold onto this truth ... the Lord despises no one. The Lord is so wonderful and perfect that he will not despise even those people who actively despise him and his creation that he loves.
Prayer: Lord, you know too well how often I have wished that you would take action to correct the issues of our day. I forget the truth that you even love those who hate you, and that you are working on a billion different things at every single moment that could overhaul their hearts if they would allow it. All I understand is that I can never understand. However, I can trust. You are in control. You are on your throne. Amen.
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