Job's story teaches us about human suffering, genuine friendship, and trusting God in the unknown. Despite losing everything, Job doesn't curse God. His friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, initially empathize but later wrongly assume that suffering is always a direct result of sin, causing more pain. We learn to offer silent presence or understanding to those in pain rather than harmful assumptions or advice. Job's persistence in questioning and engaging with God in his suffering shows that it's okay to wrestle with our faith during hard times. The story of Job foreshadows Jesus in the New Testament, who, like Job, suffered without deserving it. In today’s devotional, we encourage readers to reflect on their response to suffering, be true friends by listening and supporting, and trust in God's goodness and wisdom in every situation. Today’s prayer invites God to help us be understanding friends and trust Him in times of suffering.
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