March 29 | Job 38:4
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding,” (Job 38:4)
Sometimes people put me in my place for something I say. It sometimes we speak out of turn or think we’re right when we don’t understand the situation. Job reacted to losing His wealth, children, and His wife’s confidence. He didn’t understand why God would do this to Him.
God didn’t do them. He allowed Satan to persecute Job. His divine purpose showed Job’s faithfulness to Satan because Satan thought Job was only faithful to God because of God’s blessings. When Satan removed God’s blessing, Job remained faithful.
When Job complained he didn’t deserve what happened to him, God responded. He reminded Job that He is sovereign and Job knew so little of God’s power and plans. God asked Job where he was when He created the world. Job had no response to God’s questions.
You may be suffering a trial without knowing why. You cry out to God and ask Him to take the trials away. You may not get an answer. God does not have to answer you. He is sovereign, and He has a purpose in our suffering. We must surrender ourselves to His sovereign plan and allow Him to show His glory and power through our weakness.
Action Step: Surrender your doubts and fears to Jesus. He understands, but He will be glorified in your trial. He has a divine plan you may not understand now.
Jesus, I am suffering persecution and trial. I don’t understand Your plan or what You get out of this trial. But I trust You. I know you will take care of me. Thank You for Your sufficient grace to overcome this trial.
