June 22, 2024 GOD OF ALL COMFORT
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the Father of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.”
We all go through difficult times and various afflictions; Jesus warned us that there will be trials in life. However, we can thank God that ‘He is the Father of mercies and the Father of all comfort.’ When we are suffering and when are hurting, we need to be comforted; we do not to endure and to suffer alone. God has made, and He makes, provision for us in the difficult times. He is our provision; He comforts us as no one else can. He also can and often uses other believers to comfort us. To be comforted does not mean that the trial or affliction is taken away; it means that there is someone who bears the burden with us, one who feels our pain. God has designed the body of Christ in such a way that we need each other; God never intended for us to go it alone or to be independent of the body. Others may be a part of the process of comforting us, but it is God Himself who comforts us however He chooses to do so. Jesus suffered and was afflicted and God felt the pain of sacrificing His Son. God may comfort us by sending someone to be by our side; He may give us a scripture; or may lead us to read something that blesses us, or whatever way He chooses. But the greatest comfort is His presence with us; when we sense His presence, His being with us, we are comforted in a way that cannot be explained. Simply being in the presence of the Father of mercies and the Father of all comfort is sufficient. So, let us not be surprised by the difficulties and trials that come our way; but let us receive the comfort that our Father gives; let us resist suffering alone. One reason for experiencing the comfort of God is that we might be able to comfort others with the same comfort we received from God in our difficult times. We are comforted when we trust God; when we know that He is working all things for good; when we are reminded that God never forsakes us; and when we remember that His plans for us will come to fruition; and most importantly, when we experience His presence with us. Our comfort is abundant through Christ.
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Blessings, Buddy
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the Father of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.”
We all go through difficult times and various afflictions; Jesus warned us that there will be trials in life. However, we can thank God that ‘He is the Father of mercies and the Father of all comfort.’ When we are suffering and when are hurting, we need to be comforted; we do not to endure and to suffer alone. God has made, and He makes, provision for us in the difficult times. He is our provision; He comforts us as no one else can. He also can and often uses other believers to comfort us. To be comforted does not mean that the trial or affliction is taken away; it means that there is someone who bears the burden with us, one who feels our pain. God has designed the body of Christ in such a way that we need each other; God never intended for us to go it alone or to be independent of the body. Others may be a part of the process of comforting us, but it is God Himself who comforts us however He chooses to do so. Jesus suffered and was afflicted and God felt the pain of sacrificing His Son. God may comfort us by sending someone to be by our side; He may give us a scripture; or may lead us to read something that blesses us, or whatever way He chooses. But the greatest comfort is His presence with us; when we sense His presence, His being with us, we are comforted in a way that cannot be explained. Simply being in the presence of the Father of mercies and the Father of all comfort is sufficient. So, let us not be surprised by the difficulties and trials that come our way; but let us receive the comfort that our Father gives; let us resist suffering alone. One reason for experiencing the comfort of God is that we might be able to comfort others with the same comfort we received from God in our difficult times. We are comforted when we trust God; when we know that He is working all things for good; when we are reminded that God never forsakes us; and when we remember that His plans for us will come to fruition; and most importantly, when we experience His presence with us. Our comfort is abundant through Christ.
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Blessings, Buddy
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