Bible Chapter: Job 37 & 38

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    We finally come to the end of the speeches of Job’s friends.  This has been quite an exercise in hearing their “wisdom”.  When they are all done, then the text tells us that God spoke to them from the whirlwind.  This is the voice of God responding to all that they have said about Job’s trials.  He spoke directly to Job.
    We now see how much they all lacked the true wisdom and knowledge they thought they had.  God spoke to Job about how little he really knew.  Job also recognized that God was with him.  He had been seeking God’s presence.  God didn’t reveal the “why” behind his suffering.  He revealed His powerful presence.  God spoke of His creation, asking Job if he had been there and could explain how all the laws of nature work.  It is all a marvelous mystery.  Job, where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?  God asked him some challenging questions.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    It is very easy to grow to the place where I think I understand more things than I do.  God spoke to Job and reminded him that only God has all power and knowledge.  It is important to trust God and let Him be the guide who answers the questions.

3.  How can I help someone?
    A theme that comes up throughout the whole Bible is to put your trust fully in God.  When things go well and when they don’t, trust God.  When things are not going well, that is the time to encourage people to reach out to God.  Job’s friends did a poor job at this.