Whatever it is, something has occurred that changes the way we look at things. We begin to funnel everything else in our lives through those intense events. Without even realizing it sometimes the power of our joys or the depth of our sorrows can cloud our perception, our judgment, and how we relate to people. Anyone of us here today who knows the pain of life knows what Job is going through. Such pain consumes us.
Nothing fits together any longer because important pieces of our lives are missing now.
We, like Job, begin to question everything. We can understand Job s grief. Crying out for God in the midst of pain is understandable and important to do. But with the disciples, it is easy to become irritated. Their vision is clouded by their own selfish desire for power, status, and glory.