Contrary to the theory of Eliphaz, there is much injustice in the world which seems to go unnoticed and unpunished by God. Job's suffering has enabled him to empathize with the plight of the poor, and he longs for God's righteous judgment just as they do.

Job goes on to think about the people who rebel against the light. They do not come to the light because their deeds are evil (Jn 3:19-21). These include murderers, adulterers, and those who prey on helpless people when they think no one is watching. They seem to get away with what they do, but Job knows that God sees. God may let them rest in a feeling of security for a time, but the time of judgment will surely come.


Application: Lord, help me to understand the suffering of people. Help me to trust your justice and wait prayerfully and patiently on your just judgments.
One Word: God knows everything; God is just