Job 9 Commentary
“Indeed, I know this is true,” said Job. What is true? Bildad has made a couple of key statements. Which one is true? Or is Job agreeing with everything Bildad has said?
We can assume Job is referring to Bildad’s statement that the LORD doesn’t reject the blameless. Should this be the case, then Job must take his case to a higher court for review. He is definitely innocent, but how can his innocence be proved?
God is far too high for mortals to reach Him. His wisdom is so deep, and God’s power is so immense! He is so holy that a mere mortal would probably incriminate himself by simply appearing before the LORD. Yet Job wishes for an opportunity to be heard before this God!
Job’s God is both far and near!
God’s holiness is such that mortals don’t stand a chance in court – hence the need for a mediator!
This chapter raises the question that the New Testament answers.
For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. According to 1 Timothy 2:5.
The saint can bask in the knowledge that we have a mediator in the man Jesus Christ.
The man who once lived in our neighborhood understands human pain and struggles. He was moved to tears as Martha and Mary mourned the loss of their brother Lazarus. The scripture is written to encourage the world to come to know this man. He feels your pain. He understands your suffering.
Unlike Job’s friends, this Friend doesn’t philosophize about your problems. He feels with you. He asks, “Do you want to be healed?” The New Testament replaces the Old covenant, but it does more. It answers the questions that the Old Testament raises.
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