Bildad’s brief speech (the shortest in the book) emphasized the greatness of God (25:1–3) and the nothingness of man (25:4–6). God finds no righteousness in any part of His creation, including the angels, so how could He find it in Job? Again, Bildad was trying to get Job to confess, but he failed. It is too bad Bildad did not encourage Job with the other attributes of God, such as His love, mercy, and grace.
Job’s reply (chaps. 26–31) is almost like the “summing up” argument of an attorney. In 26:1–4, he rebuked Bildad for giving him no help at all. These verses suggest ways by which we can help others today, so let us not fail as Bildad did. Your words can bring help and hope to people who desperately need them.
Nobody can escape the eye of God, not even the dead (26:5–6). No matter where you are in creation, He sees you: in the heavens (26:7–9, 13), on the earth (26:10–11), and on the seas (26:12). But the voice of God in creation is only a whisper and we see only the “fringes” of His ways (26:14). Creation clearly reveals the power and wisdom of God, but the grace and mercy of God are seen but dimly.
As you try to help others, keep in mind that “we know in part” (1 Cor. 13:9). It will keep you humble and make you more useful.
