Where are you when you can't see the reason?
- より子 逆瀬川
- Apr 14
- 1 min read
Job Chapter 2
After losing everything, Job then suffered a serious illness.
From the soles of my feet to the top of my head, I am enveloped in pain.
His wife says, "Curse God and die."
Job replies:
"Since we receive blessings from God, shouldn't we also receive calamities?"
No reason is given. Only the events continue.
The question here is not about the reason, but about the position.
Why does this continue? Where will it end?
There is no explanation.
The external situation will worsen further. It will collapse to a deeper level than in the previous chapter.
Nevertheless, Job's words change. He remains in his relationship with God.
Not because I understand it. Nor because I'm convinced.
Without any explanation, only the place where one stands remains.
People can't see the reason.
Becoming unstable. Seeking explanation. Searching for meaning.
However, the reason may not be immediately apparent.
At that moment, people are divided into two groups.
Will you try to stand within the reasons?
Will you stand before God?
Job had no reason.
Nevertheless, I did not leave God's presence.
Where are you when you can't see the reason?
Is it in the explanation?
Before God?
The central theme of the Book of Job is
It's not a matter of perspective.
"The moment your perspective collapses"
We will now look at the records of this tremor one by one.
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