Challenging God

From the book of Job, chapter 9, Job responded to his friend, knowing all that he said was true.  But then he challenged him by asking how one can be declared innocent in the eyes of God?  He wanted to take God to court, but how could one question One who was so wise and mighty?

God can move mountains, command the sun to rise and fall, and even made all of the stars in their perfect positions.  His works are too marvelous to understand.

Job said that he can only plead for mercy.  Because he knows, in the eyes of the Lord, he is guilty of any wrongdoing.

It's interesting how Job contained himself when so much of his life was taken away from him.  His livelihood.  His children.  His belongings.  All gone--except his wife.  That, quite frankly, was the only thing he never lost.  But when the pain turned toward himself, he wanted his life erased from the earth.  The pain was too great for him to handle.