Reflections on Job 40-42

Job says he will be quiet, and God begins to speak again.  Job repents and God restores him.  Observe:

  • Everything belongs to God – Since God created everything, everything is his (41:11). All that you have is really his.  Anything you might give to God was already his before you gave it.  If God owns everything you have, how should this affect your attitude toward things?  Your use of things?  Be specific.
  • Repentance – Job has found fault with God, even condemning God (40:2, 8). Job acknowledges that he spoke of what he didn’t understand (42:3).  He shuts his mouth (40:4-5), and repents (42:6).  Is there something you are judging God for – some way you are finding fault with God?  Will you humbly repent before him?