Confrontation Part 3

 

    Confrontation is an uncomfortable conversation.  Most of the time it is heated, but it doesn't have to be angry.  You can express yourself in a way that doesn't make the other person feel attacked and you do not have to wait until you are angry to confront a person.  A certain amount of transparency is needed for each party to hear the other, but that requires trust.  Without out a basis of trust, then you should look for other alternatives because the situation will not most likely be resolved or go as intended.

    Elihu had kept his mouth shut during the back and forth heated conversation between Job and his three friends. He felt like it would be disrespectful until he had something valid to add to the conversation.  When he did speak up it was passionate and held wisdom, even if it was a little misguided to this particulate situation.  

    Elihu looked and listened to hear God in every way that he could.  When he felt God's presence, his heart would jump.  He knew God well enough to recognize His work.  When we need to see God's work all we have to do it go out into nature, take a deep breath or two, and let your eyes soak in all the diverse colors, textures, and scenes.  Let your hear relax and hear God's music.  Every day brings something new, so we can get bored if we want to pay attention.  Nature does as God commands because it is strictly His.

    Elihu ends his confrontational speech with asking Job to stop and consider God's wonders throughout the world.  He wanted Job to see the miraculous gifts right in front of him and stop focusing on the miserable aspects that plagued him at that time.  Elihu pointed out that it is not our place to question the why or how.  God has His right to His mysteries.  If He wants us to know, then He will let us know.

Job 37