One of the hardest parts of suffering as Christians is, that in the midst of it, we must come face-to-face with a sovereign God. He is utterly in control. Scripture describes our God as one who is intimately aware of our lives, and sometimes that can be most difficult when we are suffering. Suffering and sovereignty go together. Neither erases the other. God’s sovereignty does not mean Christians will never again face another problem, nor does suffering mean that our God is not totally in control. But, as Job came to know, God will use every situation for our gain, others’ good, and His glory. Job experiences almost every kind of suffering, and his response is one that is above reproach. It is one of humble surrender.