An Exemplary Man Who Accepted Correction

"Zambia Crocs Eat 30 People a Month."  so reported an African newspaper some years ago.  According to a zoologist who caught these reptiles for  study, "it took 12 men to hold down one croc." With a powerful tail and mighty jaws, the crocodile can be a terrifying animal!

Apparently referring to the crocodile as "Leviathan ," the Creator used this "king over all majestic wild beasts" to teach his servant Job an important lesson.  (Job 41:1, 34)   This took place about 3,500 years ago in the land of Uz, likely somewhere in northern Arabia.  While describing this creature, God told Job:  "None is so audacious that he should stir it up. And who is it that can hold his ground before me?" 41:10) How true! If we are afraid of the crocodile, how much more should we fear to speak against the One who created it!  Job showed appreciation for this lesson by confessing his error. -Job 42:1-6. 

When Job is mentioned we may recall his faithful example in enduring trial.  (James 5:11) Actually, Jehovah took pleasure in Job even before his faith was severely tested.  In God's estimation, at that time there was "no one like him in the earth, a man blameless and upright, fearing God and turning aside from bad."  (Job 1:8)  This should move us to learn more about Job, as doing so will help us to see how we too can please God.

Next time: Relationship With God Came First

Watchtower, 2000