Day 141 - Job 8-11, Psalm 141

In Job 8, Bildad spoke. He said Job’s children must have sinned, which is why they died. He said if Job would just live right and pray, God would fix everything. Bildad believed that God always rewards good people and punishes bad ones. God’s ways are bigger than what we can see.

In Job 9, Job agreed that God is powerful and wise. He said no one could argue with God or understand all He does. Job felt helpless and small. He wished there was someone who could stand between him and God to help explain his case.

In Job 10, Job continued speaking. He asked God why He even made him if life was going to be so painful. He believed God made him carefully but now felt abandoned. Prayer is a place to ask hard questions. He knows our hearts and wants us to talk to Him, even when we’re confused or upset.

In Job 11, Zophar was the third friend to speak. He told Job to stop talking and accused him of being evil. He said God was being kind by not punishing Job even more. He urged Job to repent so life could be good again. Zophar’s words were very harsh, and like the others, he assumed Job had done something wrong. People can sound spiritual but be completely wrong. True friendship means being gentle, not judgmental.

In Psalm 141, David prays for help to stay away from immorality. He wants to stay close to God and live wisely.