Job 28:11 But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell?
According to commentary, there is much disagreement about this chapter and whether it is really Job or perhaps the storyteller inserting himself into the story. Personally, I could totally see this as Job. He has railed against God and argued with his “friends” for chapter upon chapter. His life is still in shambles. Nothing makes sense. I could see a more subdued reflection here.
Job 28:14 The deep says, “It’s not in me”; the sea says, “It is not with me.”
I could see an emotionally exhausted Job (and anger can definitely exhaust a person) contemplating the nature of wisdom. It can be hard to find (Job’s friends proved that). It can be expensive (Job’s losses prove that). It can be elusive (Job’s continued mental struggle shows that). Job has maintained throughout that God could help him make sense of this senselessness. This chapter seems to support that.
Job 28:15 It cannot be bought for the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. We don’t know what we don’t know. Forgive us. We rail against You and others in an attempt to makes sense of the senseless. Forgive us. May we follow Job’s example of clinging to You—Your truth, Your wisdom, Your sovereignty—no matter what. May we face the trials of life with a grace that can only come from You. Draw us closer. Amen.
Job 28:23 God understands the way to it and He alone knows where it dwells….
Have a blessed day.