When Job questioned God about his suffering, stating how calamity is for the unrighteous, he was really saying that he was righteous and did not deserve what God had allowed upon his life. God had a plan, though. He was there with Job through the trials he endured. For through those trials God was showing his glory.
“I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear,
but now my eye sees you;
therefore I despise myself,
and repent in dust and ashes.”(Job 42:5-6)
There are moments in our lives when we believe God may have abandoned us. They are only moments; for in everything we suffer, God is showing His glory. Our true test as Christians is our faith we have in the Almighty. Will we abandon God if we did not receive the answer we wanted? The answer is God would never abandon us.
Through His Son, Jesus, we have salvation. God had allowed Jesus to suffer the cross as a way for us to understand God’s awesome grace. For through the cross, we also have hope of the resurrection. We will one day live again, and the devil cannot take that hope away from us.
Look to God for salvation and He will give it. Our sufferings are only for a moment, and then God will glorify us just as He did Jesus. Bless the Lord, everything is for His glory.
Looking to God 
This is an important post and topic, Jack. Have you read the book, “Silence?” https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Picador-Classics-Shusaku-Endo/dp/1250082242
It’s based on a true story of Catholic missionaries in 1600s Japan. Horrific times such as those described are ones in which we feel abandoned by God. Our humanity cannot understand that feeling of being unheard by our Lord.
Jesus called out to God on the cross saying, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mat. 27:46). Yet, three days and three nights later, Jesus stood among the disciples manifesting God’s glory to them. Sometimes we do not know why God has given us a trial. He may very well have given it to us to manifest his glory to others. So long as we have faith in Jesus, all things will be as God purposes in our lives. God bless you always, Mary!
Sweet reminder thanks!
God bless you always!
Great post, Jack. It is sometimes difficult to hold on with white knuckles when that loved one dies, when you are tapped on the shoulder and given a pink slip, when that expensive car repair is needed when you’re up to your chin in debt. And the platitudes don’t help: “It was God’s will;” “When God closes a door, He opens a window;” “It’s all part of God’s plan.”
I think when someone is going through a fiery trial, it’s best if we as believers simply support them with our presence: “Show up and shut up.” We can minister to them simply by being there. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” says Gal 6:2 😎🙏❤️
May God be with you throughout your trials, Darryl, and provide you a way out!
Amen
God bless you!