Job 6:21 “Now you too have proved to be of no help; you see something dreadful and are afraid.”
Commentary on this chapter made me chuckle a bit. In chapter 5, it said: “Eliphaz preaches a God who can be figured out.” However, commentary on chapter 6 feels like it is explaining Job 6 in light of a God who can be figured out. I find it quite ironic. Eliphaz charges that this is happening to Job because of some unacknowledged, unrepented sin within him. Job maintains that is not the case.
Job 6:28 “But now be so kind as to look at me. Would I lie to your face?”
I find myself, as I struggle with this book, with Job’s loss and suffering for no discernible reason, thinking back to Genesis 32 where Jacob wrestles with God. Coming to terms with unimaginable loss and suffering for no identifiable reason involves, at least for me, wrestling with what I know to be true of my Savior. Sometimes there is no understanding of the pain and loss, there is simply the knowledge that God loves me deeply, He loves those I love, His ways are far beyond anything I can imagine, and I can trust Him, His goodness, and His sovereignty, even when I don’t understand.
Job 6:29 “Relent, do not be unjust; reconsider, for my integrity is at stake.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the ability to draw closer to You as I read Your word. For someone who likes to understand the why of life, it is difficult and frustrating to not understand, but I know You love me fiercely, and I choose to trust You, even when I don’t understand. Draw me closer. Amen.
Job 6:30 “Is there any wickedness on my lips? Can my mouth not discern malice?”
Have a blessed day.