Then the
LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: “Who is this who darkens
counsel By words without knowledge? Now prepare yourself like a man; I will
question you, and you shall answer Me.” Job 38:1-3
Job was a righteous man who, from a human perspective, did not
deserve to suffer. He lived a blameless life and followed God’s laws to the
letter. As he was experiencing great tribulation, Job cried out in frustration
and questioned why God was allowing him to suffer. God came to Job in the form
of a whirlwind with His answer. As soon as God spoke, Job recognized that he
should not have challenged God’s wisdom. God turned to Job and asked him
several sobering questions: “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the
earth? Where were you when I set the oceans in their place? Where were you when
I put the constellations of stars in position?” God’s questions humbled Job and
reminded him that his own wisdom did not begin to compare with God’s.
When God finished asking His questions, Job replied, “I have
uttered what I did not understand, / Things too wonderful for me, which I did
not know” (Job 42:3). In a moment of despair and frustration, Job had
challenged God’s wisdom. God had firmly reminded Job that He was still
sovereign and that this truth was enough for Job. Whether Job ever knew that
his life had been the focus of a cosmic struggle is unclear. Perhaps Job never
realized that his experience brought glory to God in the face of Satan’s
challenge (Job 1:8-12). But Job was satisfied to know that God’s wisdom was
flawless.
A times you may not understand why a loving Father would allow
you to suffer as you are. You may question the wisdom of God’s direction for
your life. Learn from Job. Review the awesome power and wisdom of almighty God
(Job 38-41). Have confidence that this same God is directing your path.
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