Job 40-42; Psalm 151; Revelation 22
Job 40-42
In His final address to Job, God emphasizes one critical point: Job’s abilities and understanding are vastly inferior to God’s. By describing the behemoth and leviathan—powerful creatures of His creation—God illustrates the magnitude of His power compared to man’s limitations. Job’s response is one of complete humility and submission:
“I know that You can do all things and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” (Job 42:2)
“I had heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” (Job 42:5-6)
The restoration of Job after several noteworthy details marks his suffering:
1. God’s rebuke of Job’s friends: God chastises them for misrepresenting Him: “For you have not spoken of Me what is right, as My servant Job has.” (Job 42:7). He instructs them to offer sacrifices and to ask Job to pray for them. Only then does God promise to accept them.
2. Job’s intercession: Job’s restoration begins not immediately after his repentance but after he prays for his friends: “And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends.” (Job 42:10).
3. Greater blessings: God’s blessings on Job after his trials are even more significant than those he had before.
The story of Job reminds us that God’s ways are infinitely more complex than we can comprehend. Humility before Him is the most appropriate response, and judging others without complete understanding often leads to error.
Psalm 151
The Psalter concludes with a call to praise God for His greatness and mighty acts using every possible means:
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 151:6).
Revelation 22
The river flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb represents the river of eternal life. This is not ordinary water; the new creation will likely consist of a transformed reality. God assures John that all the needs of those dwelling in the New Jerusalem will be met. It will be free of curses, darkness, and night, illuminated by God’s eternal light.
The chapter concludes with an anticipation of Christ’s second coming:
“The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.” (Revelation 22:17)
The chapter ends with Jesus’ promise and the Church’s longing:
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20).
In His final address to Job, God emphasizes one critical point: Job’s abilities and understanding are vastly inferior to God’s. By describing the behemoth and leviathan—powerful creatures of His creation—God illustrates the magnitude of His power compared to man’s limitations. Job’s response is one of complete humility and submission:
“I know that You can do all things and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” (Job 42:2)
“I had heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” (Job 42:5-6)
The restoration of Job after several noteworthy details marks his suffering:
1. God’s rebuke of Job’s friends: God chastises them for misrepresenting Him: “For you have not spoken of Me what is right, as My servant Job has.” (Job 42:7). He instructs them to offer sacrifices and to ask Job to pray for them. Only then does God promise to accept them.
2. Job’s intercession: Job’s restoration begins not immediately after his repentance but after he prays for his friends: “And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends.” (Job 42:10).
3. Greater blessings: God’s blessings on Job after his trials are even more significant than those he had before.
The story of Job reminds us that God’s ways are infinitely more complex than we can comprehend. Humility before Him is the most appropriate response, and judging others without complete understanding often leads to error.
Psalm 151
The Psalter concludes with a call to praise God for His greatness and mighty acts using every possible means:
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 151:6).
Revelation 22
The river flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb represents the river of eternal life. This is not ordinary water; the new creation will likely consist of a transformed reality. God assures John that all the needs of those dwelling in the New Jerusalem will be met. It will be free of curses, darkness, and night, illuminated by God’s eternal light.
The chapter concludes with an anticipation of Christ’s second coming:
“The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.” (Revelation 22:17)
The chapter ends with Jesus’ promise and the Church’s longing:
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20).
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