Job 37

We cannot look at the sun, for it shines brightly in the sky when the wind clears away the clouds. So also, golden splendor comes from the mountain of God. He is clothed in dazzling splendor. We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though He is just and righteous, He does not destroy us. No wonder people everywhere fear Him. All who are wise show Him reverence."

(Job 37:21-24)

God is Holy. We are told in the Old Testament that anyone who looked upon Him would surely die. In the New Testament we are told that He is a CONSUMING FIRE. Holy. Unapproachable. Glorious like the sun, yet inaccessible like the sun.

When Jesus came, all of this changed. God is holy still, that has not changed; but when Jesus died, and the veil in the temple was torn, we gained access like we NEVER HAD BEFORE.

According to the scriptures, we can now BOLDY approach God’s Throne… in fact; it is described as a THRONE OF GRACE. Did you catch that? God is enthroned upon the stuff that He gives us freely to live the life He has called us to live. Do you realize how blessed we are? Do you realize how amazing the relationship we have with God is? We can talk to Him like a friend… like a father. We can come to Him at any time, we have ACCESS. Elihu says that in view of God’s holiness and mercy, we should show the Lord reverence… how much more then should we give to Him our EVERYTHING in light of His love and grace?