As the dialog between Job and his friends goes on, what is in the heart of Job begins to manifest itself. As he sorts through the matter in his heart, Job comes to a conclusion for the answer. Job's solution is to cut himself off from the sorrow. He desires for God to bring his life to an end. It is then that he believes his soul will be able to leap for joy. He sees no hope in the matter or any expected end that should give him strength.
Because this event is recorded in the scriptures, we can see the end from the beginning. We can see that Job will be victorious over the trial. We can see that the trial may last for some time, but there will be an end. We can also see the purpose for the trial and how his faithfulness in it will be a help and encouragement to untold millions. However, Job is blinded to these details. All he can do is trust the righteousness and goodness of God.
Our trials are similar to Job's. We are blinded to the purpose of our trials and the benefits that will come from them. God sees the beginning from the end and has allowed them to occur for his glory. He will be glorified by us as we see him lifted up in power. He will receive glory from others as we demonstrate his grace in action and our trials will be a part of the multitude of events for which we will give praise to God in eternity.
The answer for trials is not to seek an escape, but to seek for God. You can do this in a two fold manner: face the trial by accepting it as something God has ordained for your life, which he determines to be good (Romans 8:28; 12:1-2) and seek hope from the promises of God's word. Through these acts of faith, you will find God who by his Holy Spirit will bring comfort and power to you.
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