Biblical Answer

The Sovereignty of God in Suffering

The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all things, including suffering. This means that God is not surprised by our suffering, and it is not outside of His will. In fact, the Bible says that God is working all things together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). This does not mean that God causes suffering, but rather that He is in control of it and is using it for His purposes.

The Purpose of Suffering

So, why does God allow suffering? The Bible teaches that suffering is a result of the Fall of humanity, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world (Genesis 3). Since then, suffering has been a part of human experience. But God is not absent during our suffering. In fact, He is present with us, and He is working to bring about good from our suffering. This is seen in the life of Jesus, who suffered on the cross for our sins, and in the lives of many Christians throughout history who have suffered for their faith.

Finding Comfort in God's Sovereignty

So, is God still with me even in the midst of suffering? The answer is yes. God is not absent during our suffering, and He is working to bring about good from it. This does not mean that our suffering will be easy to endure, but it does mean that we can find comfort in God's sovereignty. We can trust that God is in control, even when we don't understand why we are suffering. We can also find comfort in the fact that God is present with us, and that He is working to bring about good from our suffering. As we trust in God's sovereignty, we can find peace, joy, and comfort, even in the midst of suffering. We can say with the psalmist, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows" (Psalm 23:5). This is the promise of God's presence and sovereignty in our lives, even in the midst of suffering.