Because we know how the story of Job began, we know that he is a good man going through testing. God knew he would stand firm in his testing, but Satan pressed him, thinking he could win and get Job to curse God and die. Neither Job nor his friends knew the conversation between God and Satan, so they could not see the beginning or the end. His friends automatically thought Job had done something evil and he was being punished. So Bildad starts admonishing him for his evil. Though we know this scenario doesn’t apply to Job, Bildad is a wise man and knows what lies ahead for those who are evil. Bildad spoke some pretty strong words against Job; in his condition, he didn’t deserve them. However, we can learn from his words. What happens to the wicked?
- His light will be put out.
- His actions will be like a snare for his own feet.
- Terror will make him afraid.
- His strength will be taken away.
- He will lack confidence.
- He will be chased out of this world, and no one will remember him.
- He will be driven from light into darkness.
Here’s the good news: because we trust in Jesus, though we may be down, and others consider us evil, we will prevail, and our light will never go out. We are truly blessed that God considered us worthy and chose us for salvation.
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine. The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him. Job 18:5-6
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