Solid Joys Daily Devotional How Satan Serves God
Nov 12, 2025
Explore the paradox of suffering as John Piper delves into Job's unwavering faith amid Satan's attacks, revealing God's overarching purpose. Discover how Paul’s experience with a thorn in his side illustrates God using Satan's schemes to cultivate humility and holiness. The discussion highlights divine sovereignty, emphasizing that while Satan may attempt to harm, God ultimately redeems those challenges for our benefit.
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God’s Sovereignty Over Calamity
- John Piper emphasizes that behind disease and disability stands God's ultimate will even when Satan is involved.
- Satan may act destructively, but his power is not decisive because God permits and directs the outcome.
Job’s Suffering Under Permission
- Piper references Job's suffering where Satan struck Job with loathsome sores yet acted only with God's permission.
- Job's response and the narrator's commendation model a right view of God's sovereignty over Satan.
Affliction Serves God’s Compassion
- James 5:11 shows that God's purpose in affliction can be compassionate and merciful despite Satan's involvement.
- God ultimately uses trials to accomplish his merciful purposes for his people.
