Counting the Clouds
Today’s Bible Study January 30, 2012
“Then the Lord answered Job (in the storm)” (Job 38:1).
To Find (look for):
Why do you think God chose to come to Job in a storm (whirlwind)? Where else have you seen a whirlwind in the book of Job?
What was Job’s response to God (Job 40:4)?
To Mind (key point): God came in a storm in order to demonstrate His power and might in order to silence Job. Because Job’s attitude had been one of loftiness and pride, God’s whole purpose was to show that they were not equals. God has created a vast and marvelous universe! He created everything, He cares for everything and even tells the monsters (hippo and crocodile) what to do! He is great! God is asking Job why he is using his ignorance to deny God’s providence. Do you acknowledge God’s power and strength and trust God to provide for all your needs?
EXTRA: To see a visual demonstration of the vastness of the universe, watch this 2-minute video: The Awe Factor of God by Francis Chan.
I ran out of time in the video to cover the beauty of “snow,” so let me share with you here. Did you know that temperature, humidity and the path a snow crystal follows on its journey to the ground are what creates its form and shape? There are not two snowflakes alike! Just like the snowflake, our circumstances mold us into who we are, made unique and special, like no other.
To Bind (apply to our lives): Job responded to God’s greatness in silence. This is a right and first step in the life of the believer in order to hear God. Job asked God twice to speak with Him (10:2, 23:4) and in response, God invites Job twice also to talk with Him (38:3, 40:7). God is always willing and available to talk with us and to fellowship with us. All we have to do is ask.
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