Job had every thing he owned taken from him through no fault of his own. Job's children were all killed by a storm that struck the house where they were holding a feast. Job was obviously distraught and questioning. His friends who came to console him were watching his pity party and had to have their say. Their say was: "you have some sin in your life". Job's answer was "I am a righteous man".
When everyone has taken their turn and God has heard enough he comes to Job. Here is the first thing God says to Job:
Job 38 Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said:
2 “Who is this that obscures my plans
with words without knowledge?
3 Brace yourself like a man;
I will question you,
and you shall answer me.
with words without knowledge?
3 Brace yourself like a man;
I will question you,
and you shall answer me.
Ok, Wow!
First, it is very clear from the beginning of the book that Satan found Job and wanted to prove to God that his righteous servant wouldn't be so righteous if God lifted his protection from Job. But in the end, God has even power over Satan. He wouldn't have been allowed to reek havoc if he wasn't allowed. What happened to Job WAS GOD'S PLAN.
I've dealt with loss in my life. When the dust settles, this is what I hear. Patty, stand up and take it like a man (a woman). Who are you to question me?
I profess in good times that my God is in control, that he is all knowing and all powerful, but when I face a storm of life, I whine and forget my professions.
Lord, Direct my heart to always rely on your wisdom and not to my own - Not to go for the easy answers, but embrace the changes that you are trying to work in me. Let me rest in the fact that you are in control of all things good and bad in my life, that they are your plan and let me understand that you love me an will see me through it. Let me trust in that fact - in YOU.
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