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FRIENDSHIPS- LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JOB (2)

(Continued from previous post) GOD’S TRUTH CAN COME FROM OTHER PEOPLE – ELIHU In the 32 nd chapter of the book of Job, another person was introduced, we do not know how long Elihu had been with Job or at what point he joined the other three friends of Job, but what we know is that he had listened to all of them speak and he had waited before speaking to Job because he was much younger than them all and we don’t know what relationship he had with Job. Elihu saw differently, he did not condemn and criticize Job like the other friends did, but he encouraged Job to stop and consider God’s wonders (Job 37:14), no wonder God spoke after Elihu had spoken! Have you ever spoken to some people who will encourage and help you have a change of perspective that will make you see God in the situation? Their words just sets a different atmosphere and your ears open to hear what God is saying. Everyone needs an Elihu! They might not be your friend, they might be younger or older, it is impor...