Job lost everything: his children, his stuff and his health. He asked God: "Why....?"
Then out of the storm the Lord spoke to Job (Job 38:1).
Who are you to question my wisdom with your ignorant, empty words? Now stand up straight and answer the questions I ask you. Job 38:2-3.
Part 1 of God's questions. Part 2 of God's questions.
Job, you challenged Almighty God; will you give up now, or will you answer? Job 40:1-2.
How did Job respond?
I spoke foolishly, Lord. What can I answer? I will not try to say anything else. I have already said more than I should. Job 40:3-5
Then out of the storm the Lord spoke to Job once again (Job 40:6).
Now stand up straight and answer my questions. Are you trying to prove that I am unjust— to put me in the wrong and yourself in the right? Are you as strong as I am? Can your voice thunder as loud as mine? If so... Job 40:7-10.
Part 3 of God's questions. Part 4 of God's questions.
Then Job answered the Lord (Job 42:1):
I know, Lord, that you are all-powerful; that you can do everything you want. You ask how I dare question your wisdom when I am so very ignorant. I talked about things I did not understand, about marvels too great for me to know. You told me to listen while you spoke and to try to answer your questions. In the past I knew only what others had told me, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. So I am ashamed of all I have said and repent in dust and ashes. Job 42:2-6.
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