Job Chapter 38 —The Wisdom of God
When God Answers from the Whirlwind Introduction Job Chapter 38 marks a dramatic turning point in the book of Job. For many chapters, Job has wrestled with suffering, questioned why these things have happened to him, defended his integrity, and listened to the arguments of his friends. Job wanted an opportunity to present his case before God. Then God speaks. Job 38:1–3 (KJV) “Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.” God does not begin by explaining why Job suffered. Instead, He begins asking Job questions. Where were you when I created the earth? Who established its foundations? Who controls the sea? Who commands the morning? Have you entered the treasures of the snow? Can you direct the stars? Can you provide for the creatures of the earth? Through these questions, God reveals the enormous difference between divine wis...