Job 26:1-3 Then Job replied: “How you have helped the powerless! How you have saved the arm that is feeble! What advice you have offered to one without wisdom! And what great insight you have displayed!”
Job, clearly, has had enough. The beginning of this chapter, ostensibly a response to Bildad, is dripping with sarcasm and seems squarely aimed at all three “friends” and their “wisdom.” They aren’t helpful. At. All. He’s through with them and their rubbish advice.
Job 26:13 “By His breath the skies became fair; His hand pierced the gliding serpent.”
In this same passage, Job continues to exalt God, His sovereignty and majesty. God is able to see all, know all, contain all, even things we can’t wrap our heads around. Verse 14 seems to reinforce that ultimate hope in God’s goodness and sovereignty in Job’s life that we have seen throughout. Job seems to be saying, “The things that we know of God show that He is the ruler of the universe, and these things are but the ‘outer fringes of His works.’” The implication is that God is still sovereign in Job’s life, too. Even now.
Job 26:14a “And these are but the outer fringe of His works; how faint the whisper we hear of Him!”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the example of Job’s faith in You and his honesty with You in his suffering. Thank You for the reminder that You are in control, even when everything seems to be spinning out of control. Help me to cling to You always. Grant me Your hope and peace. Amen.
Job 26:14b “…Who then can understand the thunder of His power?”
Have a blessed day.