This section goes more deeply into our souls and God’s mind. But it’s just not deep enough!
Daily life can be so superficial. How much time is expended on pampering, clothing, and feeding the body! We move from house to gym to office to restaurant—then repeat. In between, it’s social media and Facebook friends (the names are oxymorons). As Jesus asked, “Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?” (Mt 6:25). Of course, believers can do any menial task for God’s glory. Jesus did carpentry for many years. Yet we might betray ourselves when we speak about everybody, nobody, anybody. We need to purposely “not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal” (2 Cor 4:18). Tragedies like Job’s can precipitate a deep dive into the soul. He knew his problems were more than skin-deep. He addresses two serious impediments to fellowship with God. One is sin ( Job 10:14-15), and another is pride (vv 16-17). But before speaking of these, he has grave difficulty with something else. “You have granted me life and favor, and Your care has preserved my spirit. And these things You have hidden in Your heart; I know that this was with You” (vv 12- 13). Remember the good old days when You were blessing me in every way? At THAT TIME You knew You were going to do this to me! What kind of love blesses, then blights, a man? If only Job had access—as we do—to these instructive words: “Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward…” (Heb 12:11). God must demolish some things to build us better. What He has hidden in His heart about you isn’t just the destruction of sin and pride, but the glorious being He intends to make of you.