When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll

The sermon centers on the book of Job not as a tale of retributive justice, but as a profound revelation of God's sovereign love and purpose in suffering, challenging the common misconception that suffering is always a result of personal sin or divine punishment. It emphasizes that Job's trials were not disciplinary but part of a divine drama in which God's glory is displayed through the faithful endurance of His people, even when the reasons remain hidden. The preacher underscores that God's ultimate aim in suffering is not merely restoration of material blessings, but the transformation of the believer's heart into deeper dependence, humility, and intimate knowledge of God—evidenced in Job's declaration, 'Now my eye sees You,' which reflects a comfort born of revelation, not resolution. Through the lens of Job's journey, the message affirms that suffering, though painful and mysterious, is never outside God's control, and that His love is demonstrated not by shielding believers from pain, but by sustaining them through it for His glory and their sanctification. The sermon concludes with a call to honest, trusting surrender, rooted in the assurance that God works all things together for good and for His own eternal purpose.