Although he was blameless and served God, Job had more than his fair share of suffering. He learned from experience that following God is no guarantee of an easy life. In fact, it is usually the opposite. But in the midst of his despair Job confidently states, "I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God." Job 19:25, 26, NIV
This is the end God has in mind for us, life eternal in the earth made new!