Job 18 - Day 1023

Job 18 - Day 1023 (link to reading)

Scripture: Job 18

Commentary (thewarehouse.blog): The dating of this time period would have meant that Job and his friends were highly influenced by mythopoetic language. In Ugaritic mythology, death was thought to be ruled by the god Mot who was known as the ‘King of Terrors.’ Ironically, this teaching held that Mot’s firstborn was a demon who brought complete destruction and turmoil to people in order to satisfy the appetite of Sheol (Hades). It was believed the demon attacked the body, making the person physically ill before taking them for good.

Even though Bildad is off in his application, he vividly portrays an accurate picture of death. No matter how you slice it, death is an overwhelming and sobering beast. Bildad illustrates that the fate of Job will only get worse as he continues down this path. Again, it’s an accurate statement, but a terrible application.

Application: It's natural to be afraid of the unknown.  Since Jesus was resurrected from the grave and lived to tell about it, we can trust him and be less afraid.

Prayer: Lord Jesus have mercy...