Job doesn’t reply directly to Eliphaz but he is more concerned with his standing before God. Job desires to come before the Lord and present his case (v1-7). Job has confidence in how God would receive him (v6-7).

But Job’s problem is that he believes the Lord is distant and he can’t perceive His presence (v8-9). This can be a real problem in difficult times. But how we feel doesn’t necessary mean that’s the reality.

Job then shares a Word of testimony of the life he has led (v10-12). Can you measure up to the life of Job? Pray about this.

Job maintains a very high regard for the Lord and has a proper fear of God (v13-17). There is no sense of Job treating God in a casual way. His belief of God is of one who is high and exalted and not one you can content with and expect to succeed. Pray that you reverence for the Lord will be growing as your knowledge of the Lord also grows.