The Human Connection

There may come a day when God gives each of us a good dressing down.

Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements-- surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy? - Job 38:1-7

Who are you? 

That's what God asks Job. Who do you think you are to talk to me that way? 

Job had the nerve to question God, the author of all life and creator of everything we see. Should he have done that?

Jesus gave us the image of being children of God, heirs to His kingdom. That boosts our ego. We feel that God loves us and cares about us, so much so, that we can run to Him and seek answers or help.

But in Job's day, the people saw our relationship with God differently. We exist solely at the whim and for the pleasure of God.

This was a common view of divine-human relationships, and it served humanity well, though it did cause the rise of kings and ruthless rulers.

So, which relationship do we prefer?

If we are to exist like puppets or toys in God's sandbox, would He have chosen to become one of us?

I don't think so.

So, Job was right to question Father God this way, and God was being a bit harsh on him. Right?

Of course, that is how we feel as children. When we grow up, we become the father and mother and see things differently.

That may be the point here. We need to grow in our relationship with God. Enough so, that we can take responsibility for our own lives, even when the stuff hits the fan.

More to come...