The story of Job continues with Satan, the adversary, accusing Job for only revering God for the good fortune that alliance with the Almighty bestows. Job is compulsively fueling his bonfire of uncertainty because that is the human condition in the face of the unknown.

Fear compels. “God bestows” that is a useful distinction🤔

The Almighty has been a faithful friend to Job, empowering him with wisdom that Proverbs 8 say is “better than silver and fine gold.”

This may be a case where Job needed “to know” God better, “to experience” Him, in the biblical sense of knowing. You know?

So, the Tempter begins his trial of Job, destroying all the good fortune celebrated for centuries as sign of our loving Creator.

Act III

“The thing I greatly feared has come to pass!!” Job retorts. Then much insightful thought, speech, and introspection ensues.

Jobs friends take Satan’s side in the debate: “You’re guilty!” Whatever has become of you is clearly your own fault! Then, Job’s wife starts nagging him. As though being swallowed up by hell itself! Job persists that God is good!! He will not be deterred by delusional do-gooders.

When we suffer, God really has our attention. We are full force in earnest to do whatever is required to escape our suffering. It’s the human condition, too. I am a human being I know these things.

I think God would prefer that will listened to Him in the first place. Like, “When Jesus says, “Pray to your Father in heaven thy kingdom come,” he means God wants His Kingdom to come. Now, in this time. Among us. See? God is good. Not Hitler.

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