What does the Bible say about God's timing in our suffering?

In Psalm 13, David asks the Lord, 'How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? Forever?' This repetition highlights the human condition of feeling abandoned in suffering. Yet, throughout Scripture, we see that God has a divine timetable for our afflictions. For instance, God had promised deliverance for Israel from Egypt, which took over 400 years. During our trials, we may not know how long they will last, but we are assured that God is sovereign, and there is a purpose in His timing. The cries of the faithful, such as those in Psalm 74, echo the sentiment of waiting for God's intervention, reminding us that our suffering is under His control and has a determined end.