Who are you?
“Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything about the Almighty? Such knowledge is higher than the heavens—and who are you? ~ Job 11:7-8
All throughout Scripture, we see glimpses, and sometimes great detail of God’s character. One of the best ways to know Him is through His Word. Though we can never fully understand His nature or His ways, He wants us to know the depth of His love for us. He made it so obvious that He wants us to know His love by offering up His only Son, Jesus so we could be reconciled back to Him.
Of course, God is far beyond our human understanding. He wouldn’t be much of a God if we could shrink Him down to fit inside our limited reasoning. His ways are higher, His wisdom is infinite, and His reach has no limit.
In Job 11, Job’s friend Zophar speaks to him in a harsh and judgmental way. He lacks compassion and wrongly assumes that Job’s suffering is a punishment for sin. However, there is one important truth in what Zophar says: God is beyond human understanding. As Zophar states in Job 11:7–8, “Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything about the Almighty? Such knowledge is higher than the heavens—and who are you?” His wisdom and power are far greater than anything we can grasp. They reach higher than the heavens and deeper than the underworld. But here’s the beautiful part: even though we’ll never fully understand everything about God, He still invites us to know Him personally. He doesn’t hide Himself from us. Through His Word, His Spirit, and His love, God reveals enough of Himself for us to trust Him, follow Him, and walk in relationship with Him every day.
God’s desire has always been relationship. He created people, not out of need, but out of love. He wanted a family, a people who would walk with Him, trust Him, and live in the power He provides. Through Jesus, He made a way not just for us to be saved, but to be joined to Him, to carry His Spirit and live with His grace working in our daily lives.
Here are some ways you can begin to apply this truth in your life:
- Acknowledge your limitations.
Let go of the pressure to figure everything out. Say out loud, “God, You are bigger than my questions. I trust You.” - Spend time with His Word.
Read Scripture not just for answers, but to know the heart of the One who wrote it. Start with Job 11, Psalms 139, or John’s Gospel. - Pray with honesty.
You don’t have to have fancy words. Just talk to Him. Tell Him what’s hard to understand and ask for peace, not always answers. - Look for His activity in your day.
Pause throughout your routine and notice the ways God may be showing up, in provision, a kind word, a quiet moment of strength. - Live with confidence in His greatness.
You may not know what tomorrow holds, but you know the One who does. That assurance gives courage, even when the future feels uncertain.
Today I want to encourage you that even though You may never have all the answers, and that’s okay. God didn’t ask us to solve every mystery, He asks us to trust Him. When Zophar asked, “Who are you?” (Job 11:8), the question wasn’t just about Job’s knowledge, it was a reminder of how small we are compared to God’s vastness. But here’s the powerful truth: even though we are small, we are seen, known, and watched over by our loving heavenly Father.
So, who are you?
You are a child of God. You are someone He created on purpose, for purpose. You are not forgotten. You are invited into a deeper walk with the God whose wisdom is beyond measure, but whose love is always within reach. When you feel overwhelmed or uncertain, remember that the One who holds the universe is holding you. You don’t have to know how it will all work out, you only need to know who He is, and that He is good!
Today’s scripture reading: Job 11
1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied to Job:
2 “Shouldn’t someone answer this torrent of words? Is a person proved innocent just by a lot of talking?
3 Should I remain silent while you babble on? When you mock God, shouldn’t someone make you ashamed?
4 You claim, ‘My beliefs are pure,’ and ‘I am clean in the sight of God.’
5 If only God would speak; if only he would tell you what he thinks!
6 If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter.
Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!
7 “Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything about the Almighty?
8 Such knowledge is higher than the heavens—and who are you?
It is deeper than the underworld—what do you know?
9 It is broader than the earth and wider than the sea.
10 If God comes and puts a person in prison or calls the court to order, who can stop him?
11 For he knows those who are false, and he takes note of all their sins.
12 An empty-headed person won’t become wise any more than a wild donkey can bear a human child.
13 “If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer!
14 Get rid of your sins, and leave all iniquity behind you.
15 Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear.
16 You will forget your misery; it will be like water flowing away.
17 Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Even darkness will be as bright as morning.
18 Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.
19 You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.
20 But the wicked will be blinded. They will have no escape. Their only hope is death.”
Journal:
- Where in your life are you trying to figure things out on your own instead of trusting God’s greater wisdom?
- Write a prayer surrendering those areas to Him and thank Him for being far greater than anything you face.
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