Scripture Union Daily Guide – 17 October 2025: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Friday
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TOPIC: True Wisdom Comes From God
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OPENING PRAYER
As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
SCRIPTURE READING
Job 32:1-22
1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:
13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.
14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.
20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.
21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
QUESTION FOR MEDITATION
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide – 17 October 2025 OUTLINE
We are here told that the reason the three friends kept quiet was because they felt that Job appeared righteous in his own eyes. Based on Job 1:1,8, how accurate was their perception of Job? Rather, the observation of Elihu, a young bystander who insisted on speaking his mind, shows the friends as poor losers in their arguments. Elihu’s view reveals several interesting points:
1. True wisdom is from God. Old age is not necessarily an indicator of understanding. When we lack wisdom and direction, what should we do? See James 1:5; James 3:17-18.
2. By listening attentively to the discourse without interruption, Elihu gained great insight. Active listening before speaking is an important skill that enhances interpersonal relationships and reduces misunderstanding and anger (James 1:19).
3. Elihu is poised to be objective, taking side with none of them, not even with Job but to say, “the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth.” When it falls on us to mediate between two factions, it is our divine responsibility to be as objective as possible.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be quick to listen, slow to speak.
INSIGHT
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
CLOSING PRAYER
Please, Lord, help me to be a good listener, and be attentive to what I hear.
PRAYER OF FAITH
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Nehemiah 4-6; Job 38.
ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN – Hard Copy version
Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9
PRAYER BULLETIN – Fri Oct 17, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
HOD, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TOUR OF OKIGWE REGION
“You are all round me on every side; you protect me with your power” Psalms 139:5
THANK GOD FOR:
• Protecting the HOD Resource Development, Rev. N. C. E. Okoro with His power as he tours Okigwe Region • Progress being recorded in the department
PRAY FOR:
* Safety on every side throughout the tour and protection on the family of the HOD at home. • Wisdom to be able to attend to issues relating to the department at the Regional level and proffer solutions • Positive impact on the Region as a result of the visit
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