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Job-25

Job's Friend, Bildad, Teaches Us About God's Justice (Job 25)​

Introduction​

The Book of Job depicts a significant event in our faith. It teaches us about God's sovereignty, our faith in Him, and the character traits God seeks in His people. As we dive into Job chapter 25, let's explore Bildad's teachings on God's justice and how it can guide us in our struggles and doubts.

Section 1: God's Omniscience (Job 25:1-3)​

Devotional Thought: As Bildad speaks, he affirms God's omniscience, highlighting His complete knowledge and understanding of all things. Consider the depth and boundless love God has for the world He created. Trust in His all-knowing and unending love, even in our struggles and doubts.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does Job's lament betray a lack of trust in God's omniscience and understanding?
  • In what ways can we deepen our trust in God's vast wisdom and love, especially during our struggles?

Section 2: God's Holy Sovereignty (Job 25:4-6)​

Devotional Thought: Bildad's words reveals God's holiness, highlighting His eternal and unchanging character. Taking comfort in God's steadfastness allows us to rely on His constant presence in our lives, even when everything else seems unsteady.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does Job's complaint reveal a lack of trust in the steadfastness of God's character?
  • How can we deepen our trust in God's character, especially in the midst of life's unsteadiness?

Section 3: God's Justice (Job 25:7)​

Devotional Thought: Bildad declares that God's justice is the light that shines forth among the darkness, revealing truth and righteousness. We too must cherish God's righteousness and remember that, while we may not always understand His ways, His justice will always be true.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does Job's lament reveal a misperception of God's justice?
  • In what ways can we cultivate a greater understanding and appreciation for God's righteousness, especially when we doubt?

Section 4: Conclusion (Job 25:8)​

Devotional Thought: Bildad concludes, reminding us that God is the Almighty, all-knowing, unchanging, righteous One. May we cling tight to God's character and allow it to strengthen us in our struggles and doubts.

Reflection Questions:

  • In what ways can we deepen our understanding and appreciation for God's character as revealed by Bildad?
  • How might your life change if you allowed God's righteousness to guide your thoughts and actions?

Conclusion:​

As we conclude our devotional journey through Job 25, let's take comfort in God's character, cherishing the truths Bildad revealed. May we have faith in God's omniscience, cling tight to His unchanging character, and trust in His justice, especially during our struggles and doubts.