I've Got Nothing

Job 40

1 Then the Lord said to Job,

2 “Do you still want to argue with the Almighty?


You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?”

3 Then Job replied to the Lord,

4 “I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers?


I will cover my mouth with my hand.


5 I have said too much already.


I have nothing more to say.”

Yeah, arguing with God is a big waste of time, isn’t it? I mean, folks can think that Job has a case to want to fuss with God, what with the whole loss of children, health, wealth, friends, etc. thing going on. Yet, when Job approaches God with a “simple” request for an answer, he gets put in his place in a heartbeat. I love Job’s response here: “I’ve got nothing.” May I remember that when things don’t go the way I think they should, and I am tempted to question God about it...well, I’ve got nothing.