In these chapters, Elihu, a younger man who has listened quietly until now, steps forward to speak. Unlike Job’s other friends, his counsel is closer to the truth. He reminds Job that suffering can be a teacher, a learning curve designed by God to draw us closer to Him. Elihu’s key points are: Even when life feels confusing, God is speaking—through dreams, circumstances, and suffering itself. Even when life feels unfair, God is never unjust—He always does what is right, even when we do not understand. Even when life feels hard, God is not heartless—He gives “songs in the night” to sustain His people. Even when life feels unsettled, God is not unseated—He rules over creation and chaos alike. Though Elihu does not know the full picture, he offers Job better perspective than the other friends: suffering is not punishment but God’s tool to keep us close to Him. This lesson calls believers to trust God’s sovereignty, listen for His voice in trials, and remember that life’s storms are under His control.
The Learning Curve of Life
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