THE FIERY SPIRIT - Coptic Orthodox Electronic Publishing

filled his heart, and he became like a wineskin about to burst,
thus thrusting joy on all around him! By the Holy Spirit he
spoke with great humility until he comforted Job. With sincerity
and affection he said, “But please, Job, hear my speech, and
listen to all my words” (Job 33:1). He also spoke with the spirit
of praise, with joyous words saying, “Behold, God is exalted by
His power; who teaches like Him?” (Job 36:22)
As soon as Elihu finished, God appeared to Job, and
there was obvious change in Job’s heart. Thus, he no more
defended himself, declaring his righteousness, but rather he
spoke with humility. As a result he was rewarded by luxuriating
in God’s presence and gifts.
My friend, penetrate your inner being to discover the
Spirit of God active within you. Pray that He bestows humility
on you, so that you can work and stir up the gifts with full
spiritual strength. Thus, you could come closer to people’s
hearts and help their edification, as Elihu touched Job’s heart!
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Dear Lord, open the eyes of my heart,
to discover that You are the Source of all good gifts.
Disclose all your gifts to me,
so that I may work by You, and glorify Your name!
O Spirit of God be a fiery fortress encompassing me.
Help me not to ignore Your gifts, but rather stir them up
in me.
Do not allow me to be conceited by Your gifts,
but allow them to be for Your glorification.
Receive into Your hands my heart and life.
That I may have tender feelings towards others through
You.
Not to do for the sake of any worldly glory,
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