Zophar, the Naomathite, is asking many questions of Job. Should not your words be answered?, should his talk be justified?, Who can know God or where He is? Zophar was one of three friends who came to mourn with Job and to comfort him. I don't believe I would want these three to comfort me. Would you?
Job answered him: He lets them know that he also has an understanding and that he is not inferior to him. Job says that he is "laughed to scorn" for calling upon God. He tells them to ask the beasts, the fowls of the air, the earth, or the fishes of the sea and they shall teach them and tell them. God has made and controls ALL things. God can make a leader mighty or He can strike him down. He can increase the might of a nation or destroy it.
Job goes on to tell them they are forgers of lies and physicians of no value. He tells them to leave him alone for no matter what happens, he will continue to put his trust in God. He tells them that God is his salvation and no hypocrite can come before Him.
How many times have we heard somebody say, "He has the patience of Job." I wonder if I was to go through all that Job went through would I remain faithful and still continue to serve and praise Him. I would hope so for my strength cometh from the Lord.
Zophar asked the question, "Who can know God?" Aren't you glad that we can answer, "We can." God makes it so easy to know Him. He wants to walk and fellowship with us. All we have to do is call upon His name and He will hear us and come into our hearts. He will be with us in the bad times as well as the good for "The God of the mountain is still God in the valley." He will never leave us nor forsake us. No matter how dark things may seem for you now continue to worship and praise Him. He is always there for us. "What a mighty God we serve"
So true about "what a mighty God we serve" Ms.Boots. God has seen me through some difficult "life storms." But God has shown me time and time again that He is in control of everything. He is capable of taking care of every situation for His good even when we have little faith. I know I am still learning to put total faith and trust in the Lord. Job went through some very difficult times and struggles. Oh, to have Job's patience. I learned long time ago if you are going to pray for patience you better be ready to deal with the consequences.
ReplyDeleteMs. Boots - I loved it when you said "Who can know God - we can"! That is SO VERY TRUE and such an AMAZING thing to comprehend! The God of the universe wants to have a personal relationship with us! WOW!!! I know that we cannot ever try to figure God out, but we can KNOW Him as our personal Lord and Savior and that...THAT just blows my mind!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's still God in the valley :) Love it! He's good all the time. He gave Job his patience, and He'll give it to you, too.
ReplyDeleteI love that we CAN know God Ms. Boots! And I love that the mighty God of the universe wants to be known by us! I struggle with patience, and desire to have more like Job. God is- always in control. :) Amen.
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