Job 10:1-22
The lament continued and Job refused to be ‘comforted’ by his friends’ ‘kind words’. Chapter 9 and 10 recorded Job’s third response. Interestingly, when Job refer to God in chapter 9, he used the third person sentences ‘He…’ to describe God’s mighty power and majestic creation – ending chapter 9 with a personal fearful feeling. As Job’s emotion built up, in chapter 10, Job spoke up and said to God using the pronoun ‘You…’ for the second person narrative, narrowing down the audience that he was seeking comfort, and, maybe seeking a reason, for his suffering.
In agony, Job still chose to pour his heart to God. The same God who created heaven and earth in Job’s ‘He…’ sentences; in chapter 10, became so personable from Job’s perspective (mixed with affections, sorrow, and fear) – someone to have a direct conversation with – ‘You’, the almighty God, created me, clothed me, and loved me. So tell me, what are the charges you have against me?
This reminds us how satan the accuser was trying to pull Job’s leg. In chapter 1 and 2, santan held the position that Job would not fear God for no reason, and would desert God if his blessings were taken away and his life were threatened.
Another interesting point in chapter 10 can be found at verse 13, not sure if it was out of resentment, or it was truly an insight given by God. Job acknowledged that his suffering was allowed by God. Job’s personal relationship with God must be very close, so that he understood (to his capacity and God’s revelation) that it was okay to speak up and that he could plead his case in front of God, knowing that the faithful God is in control.
Oh, may we all have the faith of Job and approach/rely on Him only. We all have our weaknesses and at times overcome by them, but Jesus, our Advocate, Lord, and Savior becomes our strength and the only source of salvation. Lord, help us to seek your will while remaining in you. Amen. —-Ivy Lin
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