Job 40
Job is having his corner office visit with God, that is when a salesman asks for a visit with the CEO, the boss, the person who makes the final decision. Job has been critical of God and often asks for a one on one with God so he could set things right. The corner office call has never been an easy call for some salespeople, in fact, they never make it because this persons time is important, they are not easy to arrange a visit with, and one must be ready with numbers and facts about how your product will expand his business and make money or save money.
Job does not get the corner office, so God shows up in a whirlwind, and it seems Job is caught off guard, and God does not sound like He is all that pleased with Job. God is speaking in Job 38:2, “He said: Who is this who obscures My counsel with ignorant words?” I’m sure you recall God’s words in verses 3 – 7, “ Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone—while the morning stars sang together and all the angels[a] shouted for joy?”
God asked Job so many questions about His Creation in chapters 38 – 39, and now in Job 40 he has the moment he thought he wanted, but at this moment Job wished he had never spoken a word. So, picking up the account in Job 40: 1 – 5, The Lord said to Job:
“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!” Then Job answered the Lord; “I am unworthy—how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth. I spoke once, but I have no answer— twice, but I will say no more.”
That is a salesperson who gets the corner office visit but is not prepared with the answer and leaves the office in total defeat, no sale, and the change of a return visit very slim. Thank goodness that is not how God is, for He has been very patient with Job and His friends, I find it of interest that God does not say anything about Elihu, but God is not about to leave this unfinished. Listen to verses 7 – 14, “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. “Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself? Do you have an arm like God’s, and can your voice thunder like his?
Then adorn yourself with glory and splendor, and clothe yourself in honor and majesty.
Unleash the fury of your wrath, look at all who are proud and bring them low, look at all who are proud and humble them, crush the wicked where they stand. Bury them all in the dust together; shroud their faces in the grave. Then I myself will admit to you that your own right hand can save you.”
I’ve forgotten at times how blessed I am, and who my Father is and the great, no it is more than great, it is amazing how my Creator could love a mess like me, and if you knew me you would be in agreement on that statement. It is going to be very interesting how Job replied to God.
From the Back Porch,
Bob Rice
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