Job is still defending himself against Bildad, who told him just to repent and get it over with. “Here is what I would say to God if I could.” Clearly distraught, Job asks God “Why?!” “Why did You make me if only to crush me?” Job knows that God is his creator. “You fashioned and […]
I started my day as usual with reading my text for today but life sidetracked me. Between dealing with my husband’s needs and finishing a project for my daughter-in-law’s class, I ran out of time today. My husband likes to watch television in the room where I’m working so I have to do other things […]
Job answers his second friend Bildad. “You speak truth about God but…” Bildad’s truth is not all there is. And Job can’t reconcile it with his life. Bildad’s contention is that God is just. Those who obey him are rewarded. Those who don’t are punished. It is a truth that has been proven out through […]
Job’s second friend shares his take on Job’s situation. He agrees with the first that Job is at fault. “Repent Job, and all will be well again.” In misery Job sits and listens to his friends accuse him of doing wrong. Don’t they think he has searched his heart? He has wracked his brain to […]
Job is tormented day and night. He sees no end to his suffering and no hope beyond it. He feels that he has even become a burden to God. I’m wondering how long this illness has lasted for Job. He says “I am allotted months of emptiness” (verse 3a). We know he has suffered for […]
