2 Kings 17:1-41; Jeremiah 51:1-24; 1 Timothy 1:1-20
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped. Job 1:20
Suffering hurts. But God is never indifferent to our pain. Why was Job able to worship God amidst his suffering? Because he knew that God cared and he trusted in His providence. Often our response to times of trial falls short because we view suffering as something God does to us and not for us. The tears He allows always have a purpose
in our sanctification, and though today we may be traveling the path of suffering (1 Pet. 2:21), one day we will also follow Christ into eternal glory. —Tim Hansford
Your cross, O Lord, taught me to sing,
For now my captive soul is free!
No guilt, no fear, no suffering,
Can tear away Your love from me! —Thomas Brewster