How do we know God's choices are good for His people?

In the grand narrative of Scripture, we see that God’s decisions, even those that lead to trials and tribulations, are for the sanctification and ultimate good of His people. Job's experience illustrates this perfectly. Although he faced profound suffering, he recognized God's sovereignty and declared that 'the Lord is good.' As stated in Jeremiah 29:11, God has plans for His people that are for welfare and not for evil, to give a future and a hope. This principle is foundational in understanding that the Holy Scriptures consistently affirm that God’s purposes, even in suffering, will ultimately result in our good—refining us, drawing us closer to Him, and preparing us for eternal glory. Thus, when we endure hardships, we can trust that God is using them for His glorifying purposes and for the ultimate benefit of our souls.