Job 38:1 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, 2 Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.
So now, added to the tremendous pressure Job was already going through, if God were to try to explain to him all of the reasons why, he will now have to struggle with the question of why God gave satan permission and then, this would undoubtedly trigger a new set of other questions as to why Job’s children, and his cattle, and workers got caught up in the whole mix.
The finite mind would find it extremely difficult to reconcile the concepts of collateral damage, even to those of us who have been given numerous Biblical explanations, and therefore, rather than saddle Job with more questions and revelations than he could possibly handle, God goes silent.
Another question that puzzles the minds of persons is why The Lord did not in this instance, give Job a heads up of what was to ensue. In the Bible, there are very many instances where God gave his people a heads up of looming calamity, and they were able to navigate and escape. But in this instance, God chose not to do so, and it is one of those points which perplexes the minds of some persons. It is not always God’s will that folks who believe in Him should escape the trial of faith, which may include adversity.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!