Job 31:4 – “Does not he see my ways and number all my steps?”

In Job 31, we have the final appeal of Job the man.   In Job 31, he made a declaration that seemed out of place.  Job 31:1 –“I made a vow with my eyes that I would never look after a virgin.”  In Job 31:4, he declared that God saw his ways and counted his steps.   God sees all, knows all, and records all. 

That revelation troubles some, and lest I paint a picture of God as the harsh overlord watching for missteps to punish, let’s continue.  Elihu, the fourth man, made the correct observation that age alone is not the prerequisite for wisdom and that our ears test words like our palates taste food.

After Elihu’s diatribe, God spoke and asked probing, penetrating questions, and even humorous of Job.  In Job 38:33 – “Do you know the laws of the heavens?  Or do you make the ordinances for the earth?”

What is the point?  God knows all, sees all, and is Lord over all.  We have nothing to fear.   The God who created everything, even man, is watching over His creations.   God’s immense and extravagant love for man causes Him to observe All our ways.  He never takes His eyes off us, which can be either powerfully comforting or horribly frightening.

In 2 Corinthians 10, we discover that He has enabled us with unearthly weapons to fight against unearthly and earthly enemies.  In 2 Corinthians 10:4, we discover that we can conquer rebellious strongholds.  Are there any non-rebellious strongholds?

We cast down imaginations.   That does not mean imagination is evil, but it must be rejected if it exalts anything above Christ and is not harmonious with the gospel.

Satan is a master deceiver and convinces some to accept a gospel not taught in the Word.  A manmade gospel that feeds the flesh and promotes a life without restraint.

Remember, God knows everything.  Nothing escapes His consciousness.   If we are seeking Him, submitted to Him, and one with Him, that is incredibly comforting.   It banishes destructive fear.  If God knows and loves us, we can have perfect peace, and no weapon can prevail against us.  We walk in peace and power fully provided for in all things and at all times.

Remember, God never slumbers or sleeps, and His eyes are always upon us for good!   Rejoice and be glad!