Elihu continues his speech trying to relates to Job's experience (v6-7). Elihu offers a differ perspective & speaks of the Lord's redemptive work: "He will redeem his soul from going down to the Pit, And his life shall see the light. "Behold, God works all these things, Twice, in fact, three times with a man, To bring back his soul from the Pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life." Job 33:28-30
Elihu suggests that God uses suffering to prevent a person from falling into sin. Job's friends argued his suffering was because of his sin. Throughout the Bible we find evidence of both. Yet, Job's suffering doesn't fit either of these. Instead, his trials serve a higher purpose: to bring glory to God through the work God has done in and through him.
Sometimes, we face suffering without understanding why. The reason may not align with either of the scenarios above. Regardless of the cause, God desires our hearts to glorify Him. Paul encourages us in 2 Cor 4:17, reminding us that our temporary afflictions prepare us for an eternal weight of glory.
Suffering sucks, but in the midst, let's glorify God. See someone suffering? Pray & offer encouragement. In the midst of suffering? Cry out & worship God.
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