“I am fed up with my life, I will vent my complaint, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul” (Job 10:1). A complaint that reflects the depth of the pain Job experienced. Like water that overflows from a cracked dam, so his sadness can no longer be contained. He felt as if he was being punished for no reason that he understood. In deep bitterness, he asked, “What profit is it to You in carrying out oppression, throwing away the fruit of the labor of Your hands, and supporting the plans of the wicked?” (Job 10:3). This question is not just an expression of resistance, but a search for meaning, a cry of the soul that wants to understand Divine will.

Suffering often brings people to a crossroads of faith, moving away from God or getting closer to Him. In his pain, Job did not choose to leave God, but cried out to Him, asking for answers and understanding. He knew that God was Almighty, but he asked, “Do you have human eyes?” (Job 10:4). In his misunderstanding, he longed for the comfort that came from the Creator Himself.

In the midst of his lamentations, Job did not lose his awareness of God's greatness. He said, "You know that I am innocent, and no one can rescue me out of Your hand" (Job 10:7). Job acknowledged that his life was in God's hands. Even when things seemed unreasonable, he remained aware that only God had complete control over human life. Job then reflected on how God had lovingly shaped him. Like a craftsman shaping clay, like a cheese curdling turning liquid into a more solid substance, like a weaver knitting fiber by fiber into cloth, so God had shaped him with care and attention. Yet, he still asked, if God had created him so beautifully, why did He now seem to ignore him?

Bible friends, Job's questions are echoes of the hearts of every human being who has ever experienced suffering. In a world full of mystery, it is difficult for us to understand God's intentions. However, God is not angry with human sincere seeking. Instead, our inner struggles and search for meaning can lead us to a deeper knowledge of Him. Although it is difficult to accept, remember that suffering is not the end of everything. As gold is refined in the fire, so faith is tested in hardship. So, in every suffering, come to God, not only to complain, but to ask and seek His will. For He is the Creator who not only formed our bodies, but also nourishes our souls with His eternal love.