Job 32-34

What God said to me – People are quick to give their opinion about any and everything – what is right or what is wrong – what to do or what not to do – why something is happening or why something is not happening.  But very few actually turn to Me to ask My opinion and Mine is the one that matters.  It is good to seek counsel but you need to remember the limitations of human counsel, even from wise godly counselors.  They do not know all or see all or understand all like I do.  They see situations from a limited, temporal perspective and I see from the beginning to the end.  They can intentionally or unintentionally mislead you, but I never will.  I have a vested interest in your wellbeing and success because I gave everything for you.  My counsel and instructions are for your good and My glory.  Your faithfulness and steadfastness are a witness to the world of My faithfulness and steadfastness.

Job 29-31

What God said to me – You are not exempt from the troubles of the world just because you are Mine.  My own Son suffered poverty and cold and hunger.  But His suffering was not just physical, it was also mental and emotional as He saw those around Him who rejected Me and disparaged Him.  He mourned those who were spiritually blind and rejected Me.  Most of all – He prayed.  He spent much time with Me seeking My directions and how He should respond.  Don’t let your immediate reaction to injustice or wrong be action or rebuttal or preaching – let it be prayer.  Come to Me.  Seek Me.  Seek My direction about what your response should be.  Don’t alienate those who need to know Me because of your quick response or accusations.  Come to Me and let Me calm your spirit and show you what you should do or say – then obey – even if I tell you to do nothing.  Sometimes that is the hardest thing of all.

Job 24-28

What God said to me – I see the end from the beginning.  I see the finish from the start.  “I AM” sovereign but when I created man I gave him a choice and he chose the wrong thing in spite of the warnings I gave.  The things you see now going on in the world, both in society and in nature are the natural results of that wrong choice, of disobedience and sin.  All the world is paying the price.  Occasionally I intervene with a miracle, but most of the time I don’t.  What I do is give those who are Mine all they need for life and godliness and I use all those things to work good in your life when you seek Me and walk according to My ways.  I give you peace in the midst of difficulty and I give you direction around it or through it.  Stay close to Me and trust Me to be with you always.