Job 34

You can trust Him

“Truly, God will not do wrong. The Almighty will not twist justice.” ~ Job 34:12

There’s something deeply reassuring about knowing that no matter what happens around us or even to us, God never gets it wrong. He never makes a mistake, He never shows favoritism, and He never misjudges a situation. His justice is perfect, and His motives are pure.

I remember a time in my life when I felt like I was treated unfairly in a situation I had poured my heart into. I remember praying, “God, do you see what is going on here? Don’t You care?” I felt invisible and even started to wonder if I had done something wrong. But in that quiet wrestling, the Lord reminded me through His Word that He does see and more importantly, He judges rightly. My job wasn’t to fix the situation or defend myself. My job was to trust Him to do what only He can: make things right in His time and in His way.

In Job 34, Elihu responded to Job’s frustration and accusations against God. While Elihu might not have gotten everything right in his assumptions about Job, he did speak a powerful truth in verse 12 that says: God is just, and He does not twist what is fair. Even when we can’t see the full picture, we can rest in the character of the One who does.

Here are a few practical ways to trust in God’s justice and goodness:

1. Remember that God sees everything.

He sees every act of kindness, every injustice, every tear, and every silent sacrifice. Nothing escapes Him.
Instead of rehearsing the wrong in your mind, rehearse the truth: “God, I know You see this. I trust You to handle it.”
Trying to control or fix everything will leave you anxious and discouraged.

2. Let God be your defender.

When you’re misunderstood or mistreated, resist the urge to fight for your own justice. God is your righteous Judge.
Surrender the need to explain or prove yourself. Pray, “God, You know the truth. I leave it in Your hands.”
Defending yourself in your own strength can lead to bitterness and burnout.

3. Stay faithful even when it’s hard.

God honors integrity, especially when it’s not easy. Continue doing what’s right, even if no one notices.
Ask God to strengthen your heart to stay obedient, even when it’s hard or feels unrewarded.
Giving up when it gets hard will keep you from seeing the full reward of God’s justice and timing.

Today I want to encourage you to trust the God who never misses a detail. He doesn’t overlook your pain, ignore your prayers, or abandon His justice. Job 34 reminds us that even in the deepest confusion or disappointment, our heavenly Father remains perfectly just and completely good. You don’t have to carry the weight of righting every wrong. He is working behind the scenes and in your heart. Let Him handle the justice so you can walk freely in His peace.

Today’s scripture reading: Job 34

1 Then Elihu said:

2 “Listen to me, you wise men. Pay attention, you who have knowledge.

3 Job said, ‘The ear tests the words it hears just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.’

4 So let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.

5 For Job also said, ‘I am innocent, but God has taken away my rights.

6 I am innocent, but they call me a liar. My suffering is incurable, though I have not sinned.’

7 “Tell me, has there ever been a man like Job, with his thirst for irreverent talk?

8 He chooses evil people as companions. He spends his time with wicked men.

9 He has even said, ‘Why waste time trying to please God?’

10 “Listen to me, you who have understanding. Everyone knows that God doesn’t sin! The Almighty can do no wrong.

11 He repays people according to their deeds. He treats people as they deserve.

12 Truly, God will not do wrong. The Almighty will not twist justice.

13 Did someone else put the world in his care? Who set the whole world in place?

14 If God were to take back his spirit and withdraw his breath,

15 all life would cease, and humanity would turn again to dust.

16 “Now listen to me if you are wise. Pay attention to what I say.

17 Could God govern if he hated justice? Are you going to condemn the almighty judge?

18 For he says to kings, ‘You are wicked,’ and to nobles, ‘You are unjust.’

19 He doesn’t care how great a person may be, and he pays no more attention to the rich than to the poor. He made them all.

20 In a moment they die. In the middle of the night they pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand.

21 “For God watches how people live; he sees everything they do.

22 No darkness is thick enough to hide the wicked from his eyes.

23 We don’t set the time when we will come before God in judgment.

24 He brings the mighty to ruin without asking anyone, and he sets up others in their place.

25 He knows what they do, and in the night he overturns and destroys them.

26 He strikes them down because they are wicked, doing it openly for all to see.

27 For they turned away from following him. They have no respect for any of his ways.

28 They cause the poor to cry out, catching God’s attention. He hears the cries of the needy.

29 But if he chooses to remain quiet, who can criticize him? When he hides his face, no one can find him, whether an individual or a nation.

30 He prevents the godless from ruling so they cannot be a snare to the people.

31 “Why don’t people say to God, ‘I have sinned, but I will sin no more’?

32 Or ‘I don’t know what evil I have done—tell me. If I have done wrong, I will stop at once’?

33 “Must God tailor his justice to your demands? But you have rejected him! The choice is yours, not mine. Go ahead, share your wisdom with us.

34 After all, bright people will tell me, and wise people will hear me say,

35 ‘Job speaks out of ignorance; his words lack insight.’

36 Job, you deserve the maximum penalty for the wicked way you have talked.

37 For you have added rebellion to your sin; you show no respect, and you speak many angry words against God.”

Journal:

• Is there an area in your life where you’ve been waiting for justice or understanding?
•  Write a prayer entrusting that situation to the God who always does what is right.