Yet I Will Hope in Him: Walking Through Suffering with Job
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Description
Andrew M. Davis offers a deeply pastoral and theologically rich exploration of the story of Job to guide those in seasons of great pain to draw near to God and anchor their hope in him.
Suffering is inevitable in this world of pain and death, but hopelessness is not. Yet I Will Hope in Him unpacks the timeless questions that surround human suffering and faith. Drawing from the book of Job, Davis delves into the complexities of pain, loss, and the search for meaning amid trials. Through Job, God gives timeless lessons to help his children cling to him in faith rather than turn away in disappointment.
Throughout, readers will be pointed beyond Job to Christ and his resurrection. Because of Jesus, Christians can trust that all suffering will one day be redeemed, and God’s glory will shine forever.
- Addresses practical aspects of walking through pain and how to live by faith amid prolonged trials.
- Highlights the ultimate comfort and redemption found in Jesus Christ, presenting him as the perfect mediator, intercessor, and redeemer for those enduring suffering.
- Readers will gain practical tools for extending compassion and counsel to those who are suffering prolonged trials.
Andrew M. Davis is the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina. He holds a BS from MIT, an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a PhD from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Chairman of the Board for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of numerous books, including The Power of Christian Contentment, The Glory Now Revealed, and Yet I Will Hope in Him. To access all of Dr. Davis’s Bible teaching, please visit TwoJourneys.org or download the Two Journeys app.
Endorsements
“Andy Davis has provided a treasure trove of truths for walking through suffering in this wearying world. Beautifully biblical, deeply emotional, gently pastoral, and refreshingly practical, this book won’t just teach you lessons from Job—it will lead you to life and joy in Jesus.”
David Platt, McLean Bible Church
“The book of Job is foundational for a biblical understanding of suffering and the sovereignty of God. Dr. Andy Davis not only models a thoughtful analysis of the text but also provides pastoral application through the lens of the gospel, especially the connection to the work and life of Jesus. It’s a wonderful resource on suffering and how to see the issue with a biblical perspective.”
Mark Vroegop, President, The Gospel Coalition; author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
“Suffering is our constant companion in this fallen and broken world. Sometimes the pain is overwhelming and we are filled with despair about how to navigate it. Using the book of Job as his primary text, Andy Davis tackles suffering head-on. His treatment of this topic is superb: theologically rich and biblically faithful. Ultimately, Andy points us not so much to principles (as helpful as they can be) but to a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ. He is where our hope must be and where our healing is found. This is a book you will want to read and keep close by when you’re hurting. There is help it its pages.”
Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Many people go to the book of Job hoping to find answers to their questions about suffering only to come away frustrated, as the book can seem to raise more questions than it provides answers. This is what makes Yet I Will Hope in Him so valuable. Andy Davis serves as an able guide, opening its riches of wisdom and insight to readers. This book goes beneath the surface of this ancient poetic account to uncover its message of the need for Christ to bear and make sense of suffering and to showcase the solid hope we have that Jesus has overcome (and will one day eradicate) suffering.”
Nancy Guthrie, Author; Bible teacher
“In Yet Will I Hope in Him, Dr. Andy Davis provides the church with a rich and practical theology of suffering anchored in gospel hope. With pastoral care, he addresses the tensions and fears that often surround affliction and draws wisely from the book of Job to encourage believers to endure hardship with steadfast hope in our trustworthy God.”
Tony Merida, Founding Pastor, Imago Dei Church
“Your hour will come—perhaps it already has. None of us in this present age escapes suffering. The book of Job was written to give us hope in the middle of the struggle. Andy Davis is an experienced traveler and faithful guide to help you not only walk through suffering with Job but even experience it with joy.”
David Mathis, Senior Teacher, desiringGod.org; pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, MN; author of Habits of Grace
“Andy Davis has provided a Scripture-soaked, Christ-centered, and realistic meditation on the great principle that in this life, we face great woes. In them, our Lord promises, ‘I will be with you,’ and Job is the Bible’s longest exploration of that theme. Davis offers sufferers an honest and theological account of suffering and the hope of endurance through Christ.”
Daniel Doriani, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Covenant Seminary; author of Work: Its Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation
“Yet I Will Hope in Him is pastorally rich and exegetically rigorous. Davis guides readers through the book of Job, illuminating its theological depth and poetic beauty. This is an excellent resource for pastors and church members who desire a deeper exploration of suffering and the hope we have in Christ.”
Andrew Spencer, Associate Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author of Hope for God's Creation
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1 Review
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Hope That Doesn't Require All the Answers
Job has always been one of the most difficult books of Scripture, and Andy Davis doesn't pretend otherwise. Rather than trying to explain away suffering, he patiently walks through Job, reminding us again and again that our hope ultimately rests not in understanding God's purposes but in knowing God's character. One of the things I appreciated most was the care with which the author handled Job himself. Throughout the book he repeatedly reminds readers that God described Job as "blameless and upright." That matters. It keeps us from falling into the same error as Job's friends, who assumed every suffering must be the direct consequence of personal sin. The book acknowledges that suffering can sometimes be connected to sin or God's loving discipline, but it also shows why that explanation can never account for every trial. There were many insights that were new to me or gave me a fresh perspective. I especially appreciated the reminder that suffering is actually "strange" when viewed through the character of a good God, that fear should never become our lens for interpreting God's heart toward us, and that the central question in suffering is whether we will continue to worship God when his gifts are taken away. I also enjoyed the discussions of God's silence in Job, the complexity of providence, and the reminder that we often cannot bear all the answers this side of heaven. The book is filled with memorable quotations and thoughtful observations. I particularly appreciated the emphasis that we should learn to complain to God rather than about God, and the reminder that our greatest comfort is not having every question answered but knowing the Shepherd who walks with us through suffering. I didn't agree with every theological conclusion. For example, I differ from the author's understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, and there were a few applications that I would express somewhat differently. Even so, I found the book largely faithful to Scripture and benefited from reading it. One note for prospective readers: this is not a light or emotionally easy book. It speaks honestly about suffering, loss, death, and God's discipline. I also think it is best read when your heart is in a reasonably settled place. If you are naturally prone to excessive introspection or are already wrestling with questions like, "Have I sinned to cause this?" some sections may require careful discernment. The author does caution against making the same mistake as Job's friends, but readers with tender consciences should remember that not every trial is the result of personal sin. Overall, this was a thoughtful and worthwhile study of Job. I didn't agree with everything, but I learned a great deal. More than anything, it reminded me that while God doesn't owe us an explanation for our suffering, he has given us something better: himself. Like Job, we are invited to trust the wisdom, goodness, and sovereignty of the One whose purposes are always greater than we can presently understand.