Where Are We Now?

In this sermon on Job 42, we explore Job’s journey through intense suffering, questioning, and ultimately finding clarity in God’s presence. Job's friends insisted his suffering was due to sin, but Job defended his faithfulness, struggling to understand why he faced such trials. God finally responds in Job 38, challenging Job’s perspective by highlighting His divine sovereignty and wisdom. God reminds Job—and us—that His ways are beyond human comprehension, urging us to trust His purpose even when life feels overwhelming. The message centers on needing an “IDEO” (from the Greek “behold”), a marker of God's presence in our lives, guiding us back to trust and humility. We need to remember that we are not God, and that He is distinctly different from us. Using Job’s story, Ken Kessler encourages us to remember that God is sovereign, and while we may question or suffer, God has a greater plan for redemption and purpose beyond our understanding.