Since we do not completely know the mind of God and since his ways are not our ways...This is not necessarily for a "Bible study" as much as it is for "opinion"...
Job was a man of God. I don't believe anyone would disagree with that. Satan asked permission to torture, torment and destroy Job (physically) and God said "OK". Job suffered greatly. He lost all material possessions, his health, his family was killed, and he was basically a tramp on the streets. ANYHOW...IYO...Why do you think God allowed this to happen? To prove something to Satan? To us? An example? Does anyone view this as, for lack of a better phrase, God playing games with the mans life? How do you see "God's compassion and provision" applying to this particular equation?
From the story of Job, we learned some things about who God is. First of all, we know that even Satan is subject under God and cannot just do whatever he wants. Even he has to obey God. When God tells him not to take Job's life, Satan did as He was told. So, we can take comfort in the fact that Satan is a creature subject under God and is limited in certain things.
Secondly, we know that God allows evil to happen because He respects the freedom of all his creatures. God does not cause evil, but He permits it and only God can use it for man's benefit. For example, the greatest evil ever committed was killing God's son Jesus, but from this God brought us redemption. However, evil is still evil. Killing an innocent man is still evil.
In the third place, the lesson learned in Job's case is that we should thank God in allowing offenses in our lives. Realize that you are not thanking God for the offenses, but for His good and overriding purposes in allowing them to take place. God is not responsible for the wrongdoing of those who hurt you; however, He has promised that He will use their wrath to benefit your life. If anything contrary happens, people often ask, "Why did God let this happen?" Such an atittude is sure to cause bitterness, just as it did in Job's life. When Job's wife saw her husband's miserable condition, she said to him, "Curse God and die." (Job 2:9). Job's response was significant. He replied, "Are even you going to speak as senseless women do? We accept good things from God; and should we not accept evil? Through all this, Job said nothing sinful. (Job 2:10).
Finally, the lesson taught in Job is to view your offender as God's agent. An important basis for forgiving offenders is seeing them not as Independent people attacking you, but as God allowing it to happen to accomplish His particular purpose in your life. This perspective made it possible for Job, Joseph, and David to forgive their offenders. Job was a peaceful man and well respected. One day, evil raiders from a tribe known as the Sabeans made a surprise attack on his possessions and family. That same day, three bands of Chaldeans also attacked his cattle and men. Job's response was to fall upon the ground and worship God and say, "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." (Job 1:21).
Joseph came to his brothers in peace following the command of his father. His brothers grabbed him, threw him into a cistern and sold him as a slave to the Egyptians. Joseph's response was "Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve His present end, the survival of many people." (Genesis 50:20). The Lord Jesus came into the world as Prince of Peace. He lived withtou sin and brought love and blessings wherever He went. He was scourged and beaten and yet was able to say, "Father forgive them, they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).
By viewing the one who hurt you as simply an instrument under the control of a wise and loving heavenly Father, you remove the possibility of being bitter towards the offender. Through suffering, one learns humility and forgiveness.