Job 11: Zophar says a lot of right things but “his pride is showing.” He asks Job “can you fathom the mysteries of God?” (implying correctly that Job can’t), and then acts as if he can by suggesting to Job why he is suffering. His assessment would be valid if we were only talking about sin and it’s consequences. He is acting as a mouthpiece for Satan. The “mysteries” of God that Zophar is not addressing are His mercy, compassion, wisdom, love, plans, and all others to numerous to mention.
Lessons for me are: to be conscious of God in every person , place, and thing. To listen to James when he says “be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” To come to every situation and person I meet today with a spirit of humility.
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
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