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Job demanded that God explain Himself. Why did God allow him to endure so much pain? Job wasn't perfect, but he certainly was a lot more righteous than some he knew whose health had not broken, whose wealth had not been taken, and whose children had not died.

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Why was he the victim of so much suffering and injustice? Job felt he didn't deserve this, so he specifically required an audience with God.

But there was no reply.

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“I cry out to you, O God, but you do not answer; I stand up, but you merely look at me.   

Job 30:20

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Probably most of us have felt that way at times. Maybe you have become angry at God for allowing you to hurt and you have demanded an explanation.

 

Like Job, we cry out, “Where are you, God? Why are you letting this happen to me?”

 

Well, today I want start in Job 38. Here God speaks directly to Job.

Finally, after hours of shallow dialogue and frequent disagreement with his friends, God appears and talks directly to Job.

 

In this final section, there are several practical principles that will help you remain faithful to God in times of trouble.