Job 40 and 41- Insignificance of Man

23 Jul 07

1 The Lord responded to Job,
2 “Will the person who finds fault with the Almighty correct him?
Will the person who argues with God answer him?”

3 Job answered the Lord,
4 “I'm so insignificant. How can I answer you?
I will put my hand over my mouth.
5 I spoke once, but I can't answer—
twice, but not again.”
Job 40:1-5 (GW)

Reflection of B:

This is a birthday message for me and I like it. :)

It must be very intimidating for Job to be questioned by God. Job felt so insignificant before the Lord that he won't dare to speak. Yes, should God speak to us in an audible voice we might feel just like how Job felt. Yet it is really an honour for Job that God was willing to speak to him. I would feel that way if I have a chance to hear God's audible voice.

However, God usually does not speak to us in an audible voice but in a quiet way in our heart. We need to be humble to listen to His voice instead of challenging what He says. We need to know that we are insignificant in this universe, yet significant to God because He chose us to be so.

The significance of man is that he is
that part of the universe that asks the
question, What is the significance of
Man? He alone can stand apart imaginatively
and, regarding himself and the universe
in their eternal aspects, pronounce a
judgement: The significance of man is
that he is insignificant and is aware
of it.

-Carl Lotus Becker,
Progress and Power, 1935

Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your voice speaking to my heart so many times and guide me in Your path of righteousness. Thank You for not leaving me alone when I sinned against You but instead cause me to repent and do what is right. Thank You that though I am so insignificant yet You have chosen to love me. May You continue to guide me in my life and my service for You.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.