Job has just spent the last 2 chapters getting absolutely pasted by the Lord.
Granted, there is NO WAY I could have maintained my integrity and not sinned against the Lord with my mouth had I just been through what Job had been through for the last 38 chapters. But this is his response.
“I am nothing… I will cover my mouth with my hand… I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say,” in all humility and reverence to the Lord God Almighty. Then God goes on for the rest of Chapter 40 and all of 41 all up in Job’s business. I’m sure God would have just struck me dead. One big lighting bolt from nowhere. ZZZZAPPP!
This is an exercise I need to practice. Putting my hand on my mouth, especially when I deal with my family and specifically my kids. Oh the words that I say!
Father, close my mouth like you closed the mouthes of the lions when Daniel was in the den. I surrender my tongue to You. You use it for your glory, not my satisfaction. In Jesus name. Amen.