Ask Doc: Why did God allow Job to suffer so greatly? - Hannah
FIVE-POINT BUILDER
1) Job 1:21 (KJV): "Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD." — Job acknowledges God's sovereign control over all things.
2) Job 2:10 (KJV): "Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?" — Endurance in suffering is part of a faithful heart.
3) Job 23:10 (KJV): "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." — Suffering refines faith like gold purified by fire.
4) James 1:2-4 (KJV): "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."
5) Romans 8:28 (KJV): "All things work together for good to them that love God..." — God’s purpose in suffering is to bring about ultimate good.
WORD STUDY
Nacah (נָסָה) — Hebrew: to test, try, or prove. This word captures God’s refining testing of Job’s faith, not to harm but to purify and strengthen.
INSIGHT
The story of Job reveals the mystery of divine sovereignty and human suffering. God allows trials, not as punishment for hidden sin, but to test and refine genuine faith. Job’s suffering demonstrates endurance, dependence on God, and humility, affirming the truth of the Apostles’ Creed: "I believe in God the Father, Almighty... creator of heaven and earth," acknowledging God's supreme authority. Through suffering, believers learn to trust God’s providence, reliant on Christ who suffered perfectly for us. Job’s restoration points forward to Christ’s ultimate victory over suffering and death.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
- Trust God’s sovereignty when facing trials; affirm He is Almighty and just.
- Pray for patience and faith to endure hardships without turning away.
- Reflect daily on Scripture passages about God’s refining work in suffering.
- Encourage one another with truths from Job and James about perseverance.
- Remember Christ’s suffering as your great example and source of hope.
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, in times of suffering, help us to trust Your perfect will and sovereign power. Teach us to endure with faith, knowing You are refining us for Your praise and glory. Strengthen us in Christ, who suffered for us and lives to intercede on our behalf. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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