S – Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: “Who is this that obscures my plans 

with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.

Job 38:1–3 CSB

O – Commentary:

Then God told Job to get ready for His questions. (Brace yourself like a man; cf. 40:7, is lit., “gird up your loins like a man,” geḇer, “strong man,” that is, tuck your outer robe-like garment into your sash-belt as a man does before taking on a strenuous task such as running or fighting in a battle, Ex. 12:11; 1 Kings 18:46.) Job was to be alert so he could answer God intelligently. This is a striking reversal of Job’s words to God, “Let the Almighty answer me” (31:35). Job the plaintiff had now become the defendant!

  “Job,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – We all have times of challenge with God.  He doesn’t meet our expectations,  answer our prayer or his presence is unfelt. Job has been through a tremendously difficult journey.  God’s questions require Job to “man up” and defend his challenges.  We must do the same with our own lives and attitudes towards God.  There will be a day of “accounting.”  

R – Heavenly Father, you are Jehovah – the one true God.  Our lives are surrendered to you.  Whether victory or challenge, we recognize that you hold all of it in your hands.  We trust that you are leading us to a deeper, stronger relationship with you.  Thank you for your grace and mercy as we purpose to do your will today.