Day 21

I feel bad for Job because his friends are no help at all! Bildad instructs Job to repent, believing that Job has done something wrong. Job responds and continues with his plea that he has done nothing wrong. He even cries out to God and asks God why He brought Job out of the womb! (chapter 10 verse 18). Zophar takes it one step further and tells Job that he deserves worse! What a great encouragement they are! (lots of sarcasm)

There was one thing that Bildad said that hit home for me. Chapter 8 verse 11-13 states, "Can papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Can reeds flourish where there is no water? While yet in flower and not cut down, they wither before any other plant. Such are the paths of all who forget God; the hope of the godless shall perish."

Not too long ago I was in a situation similar to this. I would not say I forgot God. I knew He was there, but I did not have a relationship with Him. I believed He saved me from my sins, but I didn't see Him as my Savior. I realized that had to change. I was missing something.

Now I am working hard to have that relationship with Christ. I am working to dive into His word and draw closer to him. I see Him all around me, working, and I am filled with joy!

Bildad may not be the best friend for Job, but he did have a good point: If you forget God, you are like a reed with no water, or a papyrus with no marsh. You wither away.