Chapter 37:
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Job 37
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Elihu observes the power of God. (1-13) Job required to
explain the works of nature. (14-20) God is great, and is to be feared. (21-24)
Verses 1-13 The
changes of the weather are the subject of a great deal of our thoughts and
common talk; but how seldom do we think and speak of these things, as Elihu,
with a regard to God, the director of them! We must notice the glory of God, not
only in the thunder and lightning, but in the more common and less awful changes
of the weather; as the snow and rain. Nature directs all creatures to shelter
themselves from a storm; and shall man only be unprovided with a refuge? Oh that
men would listen to the voice of God, who in many ways warns them to flee from
the wrath to come; and invites them to accept his salvation, and to be happy.
The ill opinion which men entertain of the Divine direction, peculiarly appears
in their murmurs about the weather, though the whole result of the year proves
the folly of their complaints. Believers should avoid this; no days are bad as
God makes them, though we make many bad by our sins.
Verses 14-20 Due
thoughts of the works of God will help to reconcile us to all his providences.
As God has a powerful, freezing north wind, so he has a thawing, composing south
wind: the Spirit is compared to both, because he both convinces and comforts, So
4:16. The best of men are much in the dark concerning the glorious perfections
of the Divine nature and the Divine government. Those who, through grace, know
much of God, know nothing, in comparison with what is to be known, and of what
will be known, when that which is perfect is come.
Verses 21-24 Elihu
concludes his discourse with some great sayings concerning the glory of God.
Light always is, but is not always to be seen. When clouds come between, the sun
is darkened in the clear day. The light of God's favour shines ever towards his
faithful servants, though it be not always seen. Sins are clouds, and often
hinder us from seeing that bright light which is in the face of God. Also, as to
those thick clouds of sorrow which often darken our minds, the Lord hath a wind
which passes and clears them away. What is that wind? It is his Holy Spirit. As
the wind dispels and sweeps away the clouds which are gathered in the air, so
the Spirit of God clears our souls from the clouds and fogs of ignorance and
unbelief, of sin and lust. From all these clouds the Holy Spirit of God frees us
in the work of regeneration. And from all the clouds which trouble our
consciences, the Holy Spirit sets us free in the work of consolation. Now that
God is about to speak, Elihu delivers a few words, as the sum of all his
discourse. With God is terrible majesty. Sooner or later all men shall fear him.
Chapter 37:
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