When Answers Aren't Enough

Liz Henderson--Program Team Assistant

This morning during devotions John Vandervelde shared with us about several experiences that he has had in the past week all pertaining to the end of the book of Job.  Through conversations, Scripture, and watching Rob Bell's newest Nooma video "Whirlwind" John was struck by the power of Job 40:1-42:6.  John read that passage for the HoneyRock staff this morning.  For those of you who are familiar with the book of Job, you know that Job is a man who suffers to a degree beyond our comprehension.  He struggles and asks God why all these difficult things are happening to him and why he has to suffer.  As humans we have so many questions and we want answers.  Ultimately, it can be in the times where we have no answers that God can free us from our need to know everything.  It allows us to recognize that God is God and we are not. 

After Job questions God in the book of Job, God begins to speak to Job and question him.  God demonstrates his power and might, and after hearing from the Lord and recognizing his greatness, Job is humbled.

If you have time, I would encourage you to check out Rob Bell's newest Nooma video entitled Whirlwind.  It is an incredible video and I think that you will be challenged and come face-to-face with God's power if you watch it.