Comforting the Comfortless
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
Today’s Morsel: One of the things that some folks fail to realize is that the gifts and blessings which God gives to us are not only for our benefit but also for the benefit of others. If we become hoarders of God’s blessing and gifts and do not use them for His purpose, He will take them away. Paul told the church at Corinth that God has comforted us in all our tribulation, so that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. Just what is the comfort of God? When we think of comfort, we think of coming along beside someone to give them assistance or aid to help in times of need. So, God comes along beside us and help us in our troubles, which shows His compassion and love, so that we can do the same for others. You know that grace and mercy that we have received from God ought to teach us how to comfort others.
Sing: I’m so glad that I’m a part of the family of God. I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood. Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. I’m so that I’m a part of the family of God.
Thought For Today: “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10)
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