A “through the bible” devotion from Job 9.
In response to Bildad’s remark that he should seek out God and plead for mercy, Job asks, “How can a man be in the right before God?” (Job 9:2)
That’s a good question. How does anyone get right with God? Here’s a better question: does anyone even care?
I don’t think most people care. It’s not on their radar. God takes a back seat to pursuing the right relationships, opportunities, experiences, and things in life. He’s a benign deity who’s not part of life’s equation. We assume he’ll understand that we’ve done our best when it’s time to check out of this life and move on to the next. If there is one.
You know who cares? God cares. He doesn’t wait for us to get right with him. He’d be waiting a long time. He comes to straighten things out with us. He comes to show us that we’re never off his radar. He comes to show us that he cares.
How can you let someone know that God cares? You have to care. You have to care about someone else. God works through people to reach people. Sometimes it’s a prophet. Sometimes it’s fishermen (disciples). Sometimes it’s you.
You don’t have to get right with God. He’s already shown that you’re alright with him. He demonstrates his love by giving up his son Jesus for you.
Waite for it... 