Job 28:4, “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?”
Wow! The Lord basically told Job to “brace yourself like a man,” and the first question God asked Job was, “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?” Probably not what Job expected, but exactly what Job needed to hear. Instantly, Job knew his vain babbling would be corrected. Job was hurting after losing ten children. God had been silent, and that frustrated Job even more. Job may have thought to himself, “Where was God in all this mess?” or “Why live a righteous life if it doesn’t receive God’s blessings and protection?”
What we must understand is that we have limited knowledge and God has perfect knowledge. Man is finite, and God is infinite. God’s ways are not our own ways! We may complain, and most of us do, but we should be aware that we should approach God with reverence and awe. For example, I did not agree with everything my earthly father did or told me to do, but I never approached him with disrespect. That’s even more important to remember when approaching God. He wants us to share our greatest needs with Him. He can handle our emotions, hurts, and pains. He is a loving heavenly Father. But remember, He is God! We should never approach God in irreverence.
GEC (Grief Education Center) 