Title Lord! Why/Job 7:11-21
Content Job 7:11-21
Lord! how
In verse 12 of the text, Job asks, “Am I a sea or a dragon, or why are you protecting me?” And in verses 20-21, Job asks, “O you who watch men, if I have sinned, what harm do I do to the Lord?” will you come back Why have you made me a target and made you a burden? Why do you not forgive me my transgression and take away my iniquity? Now I will lie down in the dust; though you will seek me diligently, I will not be there.”
These words seem like Job's desperate cry to the Lord, but it can also be called a question to God about his faith. We may ask this question from time to time.
< Lord! Why do you make me suffer like this? >
But we must realize an important fact here. We need to examine the fundamental problem of human beings mixed in with this question and our faith. So, I hope this time will be a time of blessing to examine our faith by considering Job's question in the text.
##### 1. This question from Job is about the value of life.
Verse 17...<What is man, that the Lord is great...>
Newspapers these days report large and small crimes almost every day. Even if you don't see the dark reality of society, if you look inside yourself, there are many disgusting and stinky parts.
So, we ask, 'Is life really a being that can be said to be the warrant of all things?' Or, face the fundamental question of 'Is life worth living?' In particular, when faced with extreme trials like Job in today's text, and coldhearted and betrayed even by his beloved wife, the wretchedness of life is bound to pierce the bones.
However, the Bible clearly declares that human beings are noble beings created in the image of God. Not only that, but God had a wonderful plan so that people could rule over all things in the world and receive eternal life to serve God.
Due to the fall of the first man, Adam and Eve, mankind was cursed and stumbled in the swamp of sin and transgression, but God's plan in creation did not change. That is, through the grace of redemption of our Lord Jesus Christ, the principle of creation was restored in the order of 'God - man - all things'.
This is why the Lord is above all things and is the head of the church. That is why the writer of Hebrews confessed in Hebrews 2:6-8, 'What is the generosity of a man, that the Lord has thought of him... and put all things under his feet'.
-- Let's know the nobility of human beings.
##### 2. This question from Job is about the test of God.
In verse 18 of the text, Job complains that God 'tests him every minute and second'.
These words imply the meaning of <You seem to have lived your life for the best of your ability, but why are you treating me so harshly?>.
However, in a more strict sense, life is tested because it is drawn and deceived by one's own lust (James 1:14).
However, in the case of Job and Abraham in the text, God allowed a test in order to enrich our faith and lead to greater blessings. Therefore, instead of blaming the God in times of temptation, we should be more obedient and firmly cherish the heart of acknowledging the Lord in all things (Proverbs 3:6).
--Let's receive the Lord's test with thanksgiving.
##### 3. This question of Job is about the forgiveness of sins.
Job lamented, "Why does the Lord not forgive my transgressions..." Even in these words, “Have I committed a sin that puts me in such great pain? > has a very paradoxical meaning.
--It is understandable that Job had this kind of heart in the thought structure of the time when the understanding of suffering was lacking compared to today. However, we must remember that no hardship that we learn is not a worthy recompense for the inherently sinful nature of life.
That is why life's sins are heavy and fatal. This is why Jesus had to be crucified. Therefore, through the blood of Jesus, even sinners can be forgiven if they repent with a sincere heart.
--Let's live in gratitude for the grace of the Lord who forgave our sins.
Dear saints!
As people mature, they focus on introspection rather than complaining or resentment.
The Catholic priesthood once reprinted a movement called <It's My Fault!> in order to get rid of the climate of distrust and blame shift that was once prevalent in our society.
In the name of the Lord, I pray in the name of the Lord that, rather than complaining and resenting the Lord, I pray in the name of the Lord that I will realize my own shortcomings and live a holy life of trusting myself completely before the Lord.