The Allegories in the Book of Job (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Allegories in the Book of Job” – The departure of Elihu is as mysterious as his appearance. Remember, Elihu, the youngest of the group, was used by God to rebuke Job’s three friends for their unjust comments to Job. In the closing of Elihu’s remarks, he exhorted Job to “stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God” (Job 37:14). Then we learn, without a pause in events, that Elihu’s presence was swallowed up by the presence of God when He spoke to Job out of a “whirlwind” (Job 38:1). Where is the allegory in this? On the day of Pentecost, the testimony of Christ was confirmed by “a rushing mighty wind” (Acts 2:1-4 and Matthew 10:20). The Almighty God spoke through the Holy Ghost.

Precious Ones, this is why it is important to have the Holy Spirit resting within us. The Holy Spirit is God’s confirmation that He is with us. The Holy Spirit is better than “the Ark of the Covenant” that Israel needed in order to feel the nearness of God’s presence. Not only is the Holy Spirit better because He resides in us (instead of having to be carried with “staves” or rods from place to place), but the Holy Spirit will also perform the action of a “whirlwind” every time we need confirmation to know the will of God. Jesus said, “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water [a whirlwind action in the soul]” (John 7:38). The scripture goes on to tell us what Jesus was talking about when He made this statement – “this spake [Jesus] of the Spirit…for the Holy Ghost was not yet given” (John 7:39).

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this –

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy