Passage: Job 1:6-2:10

The book of Job opens with a series of tragic events that leave Job materially destitute, physically disabled, and emotionally isolated. It is suffering and pain almost unimaginable in its proportions, yet all to familiar in its effect of leaving us wondering what in the world is going on? We are given a glimpse of what Job could not see, but what in his heart he knew and believed. Behind these earthly trials there was a heavenly purpose which God was ultimately working, and though he could not fully understand, he still believed and trusted. His initial response proves that and sets the table for dealing with the many questions that will follow. Job's story is given to us not to answer all the questions that suffering brings, but to prepare us to respond in faith when it comes. Join us Sunday as we consider what in heaven is going on in times of suffering.