Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?
Remember that this is Job’s response, especially to the accusations of Eliphaz. Eliphaz had challenged him, Job 22:21 (KJV)
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
Job responds, “God’s ways are so clearly seen; how can you not see Him at work in this?”
You and I know God was at work in the events surrounding Job. The first two chapters especially tell us this. Job knew it to be the case. God knew it to be the case. Even Satan knew it to be the case. Perhaps even Job’s friends had known it at first.
But like most of us, I think they forgot about God. They got so engrossed in the trouble Job was in they forgot that the very best they could have done was to stay by his side, remain silent and pray.
Why is it that, given enough time, we all think we must say something?
The first one to speak loses.
I am reminded of the challenge of the Lord,
Matthew 16:2-3 (KJV)
He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
We are perhaps our most vulnerable when we become so acquainted with the work of God, we forget it is the work of God.
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