In Job 25–30, Bildad emphasizes God’s majesty and humanity’s lowliness. In response, Job reflects on his past days of honor and blessing compared with his current state of rejection, ridicule, and relentless suffering, grieving the drastic reversal of his life.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
In chapter 28, Job observes that humans can uncover gold and precious stones, yet true wisdom is hidden with God. In your life, how often do you seek worldly solutions instead of turning to God for guidance, and how can you cultivate a deeper reliance on His wisdom?
Throughout the Bible we find people who had their whole view of God changed after an encounter with Him. Job and Isaiah were two such people. —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?