Job 11 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Job 11.  Zophar is speaking.

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Meditate on verse 12.

 

An idiot will become intelligent when the foal

of a wild donkey is born a man.

 

Thankfully, Zophar only speaks twice in this book (Job 11; 20) because his arrogant severity is painful.  His assessment of Job’s situation is simple:  God is sovereign and just; Job is sinful and getting less than he deserves (v. 6).  He calls Job an idiot who will be intelligent the day a wild donkey gives birth to a human; in other words, never (v. 12).  Wow, can you imagine having a friend like Zophar; can you imagine being a friend like he is?  “Oh, LORD, make me aware when I am prideful and harsh and shut me up!”

 

Zophar ends his discourse with these promises of prosperity if Job will just straighten up:

 

·      You will forget your troubles (v. 16).

·      Your life will be brighter than noonday (v. 17).

·      You will rest securely (v. 18).

·      No one will disturb you (v. 19).

·      Many will seek your favor (v. 19).

 

But, Zophar asserts if Job chooses to stay wicked, his eyes will fail, there will be no escape for him, and his only hope is to breathe his last (v. 20).  Unbelievable!

 

Learn well from Zophar; there are some things we should NEVER say to others in the midst of their suffering.  Thankfully God recorded his words, so we can know what not to say.  Pray Job 11:2-3 as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“LORD, do not let ______________ and me be talkative

 people with a multitude of words.

Rebuke and silence us when we boast and scoff.

Teach us what to say in Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell