“Kaya ako’y hindi mapipigil na magbuka nitong bibig, upang ibulalas ang pait sa loob ng aking dibdib.”

Job 7:11

Have you experienced a difficult season when trials didn’t seem to end? Hindi ka pa nga tapos sa isang problema, may bagong issue ka na naman na kailangang harapin. You are physically and emotionally exhausted. Gusto mo nang sumuko pero hindi puwede. Kaya nakiusap ka na lang sa Diyos, “Lord, tama na po! Hindi ko na ’to kaya!”

Ganyan din ang naramdaman ni Job noon. Tahimik siyang namumuhay kasama ang kanyang pamilya nang dumating ang sunod-sunod na problema (Job 1:13-19). How did Job cope? In Job 1:20, after hearing the events that took place, Job mourned and praised the Lord. In the next chapters, however, we see him pouring his heart out to the Lord, questioning Him. Na-offend kaya si God?

It’s OK to ask Him, seek answers, and express ourselves. He understands the pain and the questions people throw at Him, especially when life is hard. God is patient and compassionate. We are free to express our exasperation to Him. Sometimes, He might give us the answers, but often He does not. Like what we can learn in the case of Job, God does not owe anyone an explanation. But He reminds us of His sovereignty, power, and wisdom.

No one is exempt from experiencing trials in life. Problems happen to everyone, but people’s responses vary. Some accept the challenges and carry on, while others harbor bitterness towards God. Ikaw, when you face many problems, do you handle it like Job?