Speak and Contend with God

God is our father and knows and created all.

“⁷who commands the sun, and it does not rise; who seals up the stars; ⁸who alone stretched out the heavens and trampled the waves of the sea; ⁹who made the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the changers of the south; ¹⁰who does great things beyond searching out, and marvelous things beyond number.” – Job 9:7-10 (ESV)

When we look here at Job, we find descriptors of just how great our God is. When we consider this, how then is it possible to state our case to God when he is all knowing and creator of all?

During this same time, there were protocols for speaking with God. Basically one would bring their offerings to the priest and he would go to God through the high priest. So, we would play a game of “telephone” to bring items to God. We were free to confess our sins, only through sacrifice and others.

We now have a direct line to God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on our behalf. We now have the ability to ask Him directly at all times. We get to speak with Him whenever and on whatever topic we choose. We can ask, plead, contend, and confess with/to Him directly.

Job was able to speak directly with God and plead his case. He recognized the authority of God and later confesses to God directly. We too can and should take the same action to speak and contend with God. We may not be right in our words or thoughts, but we can bring our case seeking guidance and advice.

Are you hesitant to bring speak and contend with God? Are you even aware that you can? Will you take the opportunity to intently listen and speak to, and contend with God to understand his path for you?