But as for me, I would seek God.

Job 5:1-11, “Call now, is there anyone who will answer you? And to which of the holy ones will you turn? For vexation slays the foolish man, and anger kills the simple. I have seen the foolish taking root, and I cursed his abode immediately. His sons are far from safety, they are even oppressed in the gate, neither is there a deliverer. His harvest the hungry devour, and take it to a place of thorns; and the schemer is eager for their wealth. For affliction does not come from the dust, neither does trouble sprout from the ground, for man is born for trouble, as sparks fly upward. But as for me, I would seek God, and I would place my cause before God; who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. He gives rain on the earth, and sends water on the fields, so that He sets on high those who are lowly, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.”

Job’s friend Eliphaz seems to have it all figured out, that Job is responsible for his condition. In his view, there must be some reason that Job is suffering like this. And he also asserts that Job has not really turned to God and put his trust in Him to be rescued. We can easily fall into the trap of offering up such criticism; sometimes others just need a friend to be with them, and to intercede before His throne of grace.

Give us Your wisdom in how to be a friend, and also how to intercede for others before Your throne of grace!