In the last chapter, Job distanced himself from the advice of his friends, making it very clear he did not value what they were laying down. He knew, as we did, that he was guilty of nothing. And when one is set upon by God in spite of innocence, how could any one of us expect anything of substance from unbelieving, ignorant associates? Sure, in a context other than that of Job's, their advice may have been valid, as they said things that were true about God in the general sense.
In chapter 13, however, Job tells his buddies that they have no more information than he (less, as Job knows his integrity is intact), and that he is going to take his case to God. He's gonna open an official inquiry.
Job doesn't take this plan lightly. He understands that going before God and questioning him is a grave undertaking. Terrifying, really. He doesn't know what exactly he will expect, other than perfection. This is why I absolutely love verse 15 here. He throws himself on God's mercy. He is going to go before the LORD. He understands that he most likely won't be able to stand. But its not a fear of an adversary. This is awe of someone who can oppose him...who can disagree with him, but still comepletely and unreservedly love him. How much does that happen? Is this the kind of God I serve?
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