Monday, May 30, 2022

God Comforts Us

There are times in life when we need comfort. Yes, God will comfort us. "God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us"(2 Corinthians 7:6). The Holy Spirit is our Comforter to give us peace and encouragement. God's word in the Bible is our word of comfort. Prayer receives the grace of God's comfort. Never be reluctant to ask God for comfort. God says to you, "I, even I, am the one who comforts you (Isaiah 51:12).

The word comfort means to strengthen. During times of your weakness, you can find strength through others. God always wants to comfort you, and one way He does it is through others. Friends who understand are a gift from God. They will comfort you when you are downcast.

If you are going through a difficult time, don't be surprised if God sends someone your way to strengthen you. The believer's life was never designed to live alone. We are members of one another through the body of Christ. We need one another.

God will use you to comfort, strengthen, and encourage others. Ask God to use you to comfort others who are downcast. He will send someone your way who needs God's comfort today. God not only comforts you, but He wants to work through you to comfort others. "Comfort each other" (1 Thessalonians 5:11).