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Job 38:3
"Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou Me."

We have turned to the book of Job to learn more about GOD and understand Him better. In this chapter Job is seeking GOD'S counsel. At this point Job has lost everything; his family, his wealth, his friends, his health and everything. Job's friends say GOD doesn't do this to people unless they have done something wrong. Job says no, he has done nothing wrong. 

Out of the "whirlwind" of extreme losses that Job experienced, he comes to a greater understanding of GOD. GOD asks; "Who are you?" At this point Job would not even recognize himself; he is in the worst condition of his life, feeble and literally dying. Job is not ready to take on anything at all, much less this encounter with our Creator. Job is seeking GOD'S "counsel" from the depths of his suffering, the pit of his suffering. GOD starts by pointing out that Job is coming from a place of ignorance. Job doesn't know.

And, he is about to find out! GOD tells Job to get ready, in today's verse; "Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou Me." This is a challenge to Job. "Gird up now thy loins like a man" means he needs to be ready for action. In ancient times men wore loose flowing robes which needed to fastened to the waste when they ran, or labored, or engaged in conflict. And, not only this, but GOD says "I will demand of thee, and answer thou Me." Picture this; the emaciated and barley alive Job being challenged by the Creator of the Universe. It would be comical if it were not so convicting. This is after all a picture of you and me when we question GOD! 
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