37:12-13 Struggles for All All stages of the weather cycle, even unexpected storms, serve God’s purpose for blessing or affliction. By grace, rain falls on both the righteous and the unrighteous (Matt 5:45). God’s grace and love are not restricted by the human assumption that it depends on our goodness or lack thereof.
37:19-24 Awe over Defense Elihu’s conclusion was that the proper response to suffering was not to arrogantly mount a defense of one’s own goodness and righteousness but to stand in awe of God’s power.