Job 8:13 So are the paths of all that forget God, and the hypocrite’s hope shall perish.
Bildad speaks and wrongly assumes that Job was trusting in something other than God for security. He says that such supports are fragile and sure to collapse. People need security and will look for it everywhere but to God. However, our money, possessions, knowledge, and relationships will fail or be gone. Only God can give lasting security.
The principle is true, although the accusation against Job is false. This was not Job’s problem, but it is still true. When we forget or ignore God or put Him on the shelf we are left without anything to give us a sure hope or a secure foundation. Hope for the unbeliever is a vanishing wisp. Our natural response to difficult times and an uncertain future is to trust in something other than God. So in despair or disappointment we are reminded to turn to God for the security we need.
Trust in God is basic for our life and wellbeing. When we are brought to faith in Jesus through the Gospel our faith is increased resulting in love, joy, peace, hope, and security. In a sinful world it is easy to forget God, and that’s why we respond by remembering God and exposing ourselves to reminders. God is here!