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READ:  Job 42:1-17

I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful

for me, which I did not know.  Job 42:3

A Christian who believed God had led him to take a daring step of faith remarked, “If God doesn’t give me success in this matter, He’’ll certainly have a lot of explaining to do!”

It’s easy to judge this man’s words, but have you ever said, “When I get to heaven, I certainly expect God to explain why some of my prayers were not answered and why tragedies were not always prevented!”

In Romans 8:28, Paul didn’t promise that all circumstances and events would be explained-if, indeed, we could comprehend the explanation!  Instead, he promised that “all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

The story of Job reassures us that questioning God is common to human experience.  Yet, when Job demanded that God justify His lack of intervention in his trials, He didn’t comply.  Instead, He bombarded Job with His own searching questions (Job 38-41).  The Almighty does not have to explain himself, nor is He required to reveal His grand design.  He reveals himself and His plans in His way and in His time.

Thoroughly humbled, Job admitted, “I have uttered what I did not understand, things…which I did not know.  Like Job, will you now trust God-no explanation required?   JY 

What God is doing you may not know now,

Hereafter He may tell you why;

Questions that taunt you and trouble your mind

Will someday have heaven’s reply. -Hess

When we trust God’s promises,

we won’t demand explanations.