Daily Devotion

God finally answers Job, and it starts something like this:

“Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: Now prepare yourself like a man. I will question you, and you shall answer me.” (40:6-7)

Ought oh, this doesn’t sound good to me. I don’t think anyone would think so. First off, a whirlwind would freak you out. Then hearing God’s voice coming out of it, that would make your head spin (as much as the whirlwind?). But to find out that you are going to be questioned by God, that would pretty much tear it. I think most of us have thought that when we get to heaven, we would ask God a question or two. But to have the One who knows the answer to everything, before He even asks, ask you stuff about yourself, that kind of quizzing isn’t going to be fun. In next week’s reading we hear Job’s reply. He basically admits his ignorance and repents. I think I’ll start doing that now just in case there’s a pop quiz this afternoon.

Pastor Roger Dean

Job 39-40