Our most precious relationship!
Scripture reading for May 28th: Job 25-28
Bildad opened his final argument by citing the power and dominion of God. He then questioned that in light of God’s greatness, how could man who is born of woman be right with God? (Job 25:4) This was a good question and the answer implied by Bildad is found in other writings of Scripture. Romans 3:10 says that there is none righteous, not even one. (Psalm 14:1) Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Bildad’s error was in his understanding of God and man’s relationship. Bildad stated that man was like a maggot in God’s sight, only a worm. (Job 25:6) This view was neither encouraging or accurate!
Job refuted Bildad by asking him what spirit was speaking through him! Job’s counter-argument was that he would continue to trust God, even if he didn’t understand! (Job 27:2-6) God was his only source of hope and encouragement! God’s character and wisdom were worth more to Job than anything this earth had to offer. (Job 28:12-13)
Job knew that the fear of the Lord was wisdom and understanding was to depart from evil! (Job 28:28) Respecting God and His authority is the very core of wisdom. It is the character trait of humility. God, Himself, is humble! Jesus Christ taught his followers to come and learn from Him, because he was humble of heart! (Matthew 11:28-30) By respecting God and being humble we are able to follow God and live successfully by faith and not be led astray by our sight! We know from God’s word and character that there is a definite “good” and a definite “evil”. We walk in understanding when we depart from evil and do good!
God is the most precious one in our life. Job came to this conclusion as he was forced by the circumstances of a trial to live by faith. He did not have all the answers, but he knew the One who did and who would help him! He steadfastly held on to his Redeemer and persevered! We can, too! What a precious Lord we have! Don’t let go!
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