Happy in Correction

Let us understand that Eliphaz' words here are true. He was hoping that Job would find comfort in them, and this is why he said to him – "Behold, how happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty." At this time I want to bring out 3 major ideas from these verses, in relation to the chastening of the Almighty. I want to bring them forth in couplets. 1st of all – God's bruising and His binding up of His saints. (verses 17-20) 2nd – God's hiding and encouraging of His saints. (verses 20-23) And 3rd – His blessing and His prospering of His saints, with peace and fruit, as the outcome of their receiving this chastening. (verses 24-27) O that we might receive these truths, and glory in the love and power which God exercises towards all of his people during the times that He is chastening them.