Introduction
Job 37:14–24: In today’s conclusion to Elihu’s advice to Job, he encourages Job to listen and to “consider the wonderful things God does” and emphasizes the great power of God.
Today’s Key Verse: Job 37:23 GNT
God’s power is so great that we cannot come near him; he is righteous and just in his dealings with us.
Read
14 Pause a moment, Job, and listen;
consider the wonderful things God does.
15 Do you know how God gives the command
and makes lightning flash from the clouds?
16 Do you know how clouds float in the sky,
the work of God’s amazing skill?
17 No, you can only suffer in the heat
when the south wind oppresses the land.
18 Can you help God stretch out the sky
and make it as hard as polished metal?
19 Teach us what to say to God;
our minds are blank; we have nothing to say.
20 I won’t ask to speak with God;
why should I give him a chance to destroy me?
21 And now the light in the sky is dazzling,
too bright for us to look at it;
and the sky has been swept clean by the wind.
22 A golden glow is seen in the north,
and the glory of God fills us with awe.
23 God’s power is so great that we cannot come near him;
he is righteous and just in his dealings with us.
24 No wonder, then, that everyone is awed by him,
and that he ignores those who claim to be wise.
Reflect
What keeps you in awe of God? As you listen to what God is saying to you today, what will be your response? Overall, based on the readings these past three days, what have you learned about God?
Pray
God of righteousness and justice, rule in my heart this day. Keep me humble and reverent before you. As I ponder the wonderful things you do, I thank and praise you for your goodness and for your steadfast love and care. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
2 Chronicles 1:1–12: King Solomon prays for wisdom.
