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Job 10 Commentary
by Brad Boyles
Job’s attitude takes a turn in this chapter. When I read these passages I picture a courtroom scene. God is the prosecution and Job is the defense. Job is complaining that since the prosecution has brought no evidence against him, he has a right to demand a resolution. And so his language in this chapter seems very defensive. He begins to grill the prosecution (God) on what charges are against him.
I will say to God: “Do not declare me guilty! Let me know why You prosecute me.
Job 10:2 HCSB
At this point, it’s almost as if Job would prefer God just do something. Condemn me and kill me, or acquit me and restore me. It’s an “all or nothing” attitude.
Interestingly, in a somewhat peculiar way, Job is asking God for a mediator.
Do You have eyes of flesh, or do You see as a human sees? 5 Are Your days like those of a human, or Your years like those of a man, 6 that You look for my wrongdoing and search for my sin, 7 even though You know that I am not wicked and that there is no one who can deliver from Your hand?
Job 10:4-7 HCSB
I find this so fascinating because the problem Job seeks is what all humanity seeks. We need a deliverer. We wish for someone who can reveal God in the flesh. This is not uncommon today. People want to know who could possibly bridge the gap between us and God! The good news is, we have a mediator in Jesus Christ who became our deliverer. In a way, I feel this is exactly what Job in longing for. Essentially, Job is saying, “If your ways are so much bigger than me, then who in the world can help to mediate my current condition and your mysterious sovereignty?”
Jesus Christ came to mediate a relationship between us and God. He died so that we could approach the Father in righteousness and bear His image on Earth. Without Jesus, we have no business approaching God in our sinful state. I am so thankful for His sacrifice.