22/08/2026
Why do believers experience troubles and suffering?
The book of Job is one of the best examples of answering that question. Through a long debate, Job’s supposedly wise friends were unable to answer this question. Job's friends made a serious error for which God rebuked them. They assumed that trouble comes only because people sin. People make the same mistake today when they assert that sickness or lack of material blessing is a sign of unconfessed sin or lack of faith.
Though normally (but not always) following God leads to a happier life, and rebelling against God normally (but not always) leads to an unhappy life.
God is in control.
In our world invaded by sin, calamity and suffering come to good and bad alike. This does not mean that God is indifferent, uncaring, unjust or powerless to protect us. Bad things happen because we live in a fallen world, where both believers and unbelievers are hit with the tragic consequences of sin. God allows evil for a time although He turns it around for our good – “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).
We may have no answers as to why God allows evil, but we can be sure he is all powerful and knows what he is doing. The next time you face trials and dilemmas, see them as opportunities to turn to God for strength. You will find a God who only desires to show his love and compassion to you.
If you can trust Him in pain, confusion, and loneliness, you will win the victory and eliminate doubt, one of satan's greatest footholds in your life!
Make God YOUR Foundation. You can NEVER be separated from His love.
Job 2:3- Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.”
