Comfort

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Cor. 1:3-4


Great trials produce softened and sensitive hearts. But to those who have never been knocked down, or who have not felt the woes of adversity, the heart is small and insensitive. Indeed, it is on the bed of affliction that human beings find themselves horizontal—looking up to the Lord in heaven. Those moments serve as an opportunity to reflect on the greatness of God! Each of us can remember those times in which the presence of God has brought strength, courage, and comfort during difficult times in our lives. It is possible that each of us can remember those times in which we were able to encourage other people during their times of difficulty and challenge. Our testimony to the faithfulness of God brought a sense of comfort and strength to the person that we were encountering. We need to remember that we have the wonderful opportunity to share comfort and hope to those around us who find themselves in difficult straits. We need to look for those opportunities and make ourselves available to God as we seek to encourage people with words of comfort and hope.