Job 23:1 Then Job answered and said, 2 Even today is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. 3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! 4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
The ways, means and strategies God uses are often baffling to finite minds, and there are times when a person will have to walk by faith alone, not seeing or hearing any evidence from God which would give clarity to the matter in question. There are times in the Christian’s experience when God may speak loud and clear, and there are other times, when, for some unknown reason, God goes silent, and what we do under such circumstances, could make or break us.
The Hebrews had the pillar of cloud and fire as they journeyed through the wilderness, but whenever it was the case that some unexplained circumstances occurred, they exhibited an uneasiness which bore fruit in doubt and murmuring. For instance, when they saw the hosts of pharaoh coming after them with his fleet of Cadillacs, they became uneasy, and voiced their complaints about what they then anticipated; their swift defeat by the forces of Egypt.
Again, when the water ceased to flow, just before they entered Edom that was an opportunity to walk by faith, but instead, the unexplained circumstance developed the same turbulent spirit, manifested on so many different occasions. These things are written in the Scriptures for us to learn from the experiences of those who have gone before. Especially, as we stand upon the borders of the heavenly Canaan, should the people of God in our day seek to learn those lessons of faith, waiting, and humility, which would be greatly needed in the near future.
Job 23:4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!