Verses 8-9
8 "Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for,
9 that God would be willing to crush me, to let loose his hand and cut me off!
Job appears to have had a thought of giving up. He wanted to be free from his pain and die. God had a greater plan for him. SPOILER ALERT: At the end of this trial God will restore Job to his previous stature and then some. If God would have granted Job's request, this story would have ended no later than chapter 5 with: And God granted Job's request even though God had so much more in store for him.
I believe the same has applied in my life and in yours. Many times, because of discomfort, we abandon the path God has chosen for us when the reward is waiting at the end of the road. Now, I am not saying we should seek out pain, believing in false hopes of something better. What I am saying is that when trials arise, be confident that God is near and is protecting you in order to give you something greater.
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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