Job 42 [The Message]

In spite of his deep trials (losing his children etc.), Job later was doubly blessed by God. He appropriately navigated his period of affliction and testing. God asked him to forgive his friends for their misguided criticism. When he did, God turned on the spigot of blessing as only HE can.

Lessons learned; God’s refinement only lasts a season, He will pull you through if you can endure the pull, and He can more than repay you for what you think you lost.

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. [1 Peter 5:10]