of the year proves the folly of their complaints. Believers should avoid this; no days are bad as God
makes them, though we make many bad by our sins. (Job 37:14-20)
Verses 14–20
Due thoughts of the works of God will help to reconcile us to all his providences. As God has
a powerful, freezing north wind, so he has a thawing, composing south wind: the Spirit is compared
to both, because he both convinces and comforts, So 4:16. The best of men are much in the dark
concerning the glorious perfections of the Divine nature and the Divine government. Those who,
through grace, know much of God, know nothing, in comparison with what is to be known, and of
what will be known, when that which is perfect is come.
Verses 21–24
Elihu concludes his discourse with some great sayings concerning the glory of God. Light
always is, but is not always to be seen. When clouds come between, the sun is darkened in the clear
day. The light of God's favour shines ever towards his faithful servants, though it be not always
seen. Sins are clouds, and often hinder us from seeing that bright light which is in the face of God.
Also, as to those thick clouds of sorrow which often darken our minds, the Lord hath a wind which
passes and clears them away. What is that wind? It is his Holy Spirit. As the wind dispels and
sweeps away the clouds which are gathered in the air, so the Spirit of God clears our souls from
the clouds and fogs of ignorance and unbelief, of sin and lust. From all these clouds the Holy Spirit
of God frees us in the work of regeneration. And from all the clouds which trouble our consciences,
the Holy Spirit sets us free in the work of consolation. Now that God is about to speak, Elihu delivers
a few words, as the sum of all his discourse. With God is terrible majesty. Sooner or later all men
shall fear him.
Chapter 38
Chapter Outline
God calls upon Job to answer. (1–3)
God questions Job. (4–11)
Concerning the light and darkness. (12–24)
Concerning other mighty works. (25–41)Verses 1–3
Job had silenced, but had not convinced his friends. Elihu had silenced Job, but had not brought
him to admit his guilt before God. It pleased the Lord to interpose. The Lord, in this discourse,
humbles Job, and brings him to repent of his passionate expressions concerning God's providential