Job 42:2-3
I know that You can do all things; no purpose of Yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures My plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.
My wife and I attended high school at College High School in Nampa, Idaho, located on the campus of Northwest Nazarene College. The college educated many future teachers and tried to do the best job possible.
One college professor wanted his students to have a fresh opinion about what we high schoolers thought about the strengths and weaknesses of our teachers. He invited three of us to come to his class. We were as candid as possible and, without exception, agreed that one of our professors was a very poor example of what a good teacher should be.
The comments we made were so specific that if anyone knew this man they would know to whom we were referring. At the last moment it suddenly dawned on us that this man’s son was enrolled in that class and no doubt knew we were speaking of his own father. EMBARRASSING!
Job had been afflicted to such a degree that he was almost crushed. He had lost his wealth, his ten children, and his health. He endured abuse from so-called friends who were sure that for him to suffer this much he must be guilty of some terrible sin. Job defended himself and yearned for a chance to confront God. That changed when God appeared. Job realized his limitations: “Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” When God appears we need to be on our knees and open to hear Him!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil