The Lamenting Zone

Between our current suffering and our future relief, we have a limited opportunity to lament, while God uses this time to produce something good.

1. While we lament that waiting itself has become our new hardship, we discover afresh the goodness of The Lord. (v.25-27)
2. While we lament, The Lord reassures us that our suffering will end. (v.28-33)
3. While we lament under God's design, we gain true contentment. (v.34-39)
   What is unique about times of pain and suffering?
   Why is there always a future aspect to hope? Romans 8:24
   When is it harder to submit to God's will? 1 Peter 2:21-25
   Whom does the Lord chastise and why? Hebrews 12:6