The God of all Comfort!

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,⁴ who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. ⁵ For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. ⁶ Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. ⁷ And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.--2nd Corinthians 1:3-7


To My Daughters,


Aside from knowing that my salvation is assured and that heaven awaits this is my most favorite part of knowing God.  I do not need my thumb...I do not need my blanket...I HAVE GOD WHO IS ALWAYS WITH ME!!!  I have God who has gone through and understands all my trials and my woes.  He is my first thought when i wake up and my last thought before I sleep.  He commands His lovingkindness toward me in the day and His song is with me at night. Nothing can separate me from Him and His love...and He changes not!!  


God uses our trials and troubles and through them gives us a heart of compassion for others as they go through the trials of this life. Be you a believer or a non believer, you will suffer in this life.  We live in a fallen world amongst fallen people. Believers have the assurance that God works all that they go through for their good and His glory! 


People who have not gone through betrayal, the loss of a loved one, financial difficulties or physical pain and suffering, find it difficult to comfort someone who is suffering. As believers, if we desire to be used by God to comfort others and identify with Jesus, we will suffer. This suffering will work the image of Jesus on our hearts and enable us to minister His mercies and love to those He places in our path. We can say to them as I am saying to you...Put your faith in God.  He will do for you as He has done for me in my times of trial.  He will be your shelter and your hiding place...the One who changes not and never leaves you nor forsakes you.  He will be the One who perfects all that concerns you and performs all things for you.  


We do not have to live our lives fearful of what is coming at us around the bend.  Our God is for us, who can be against us.  By His grace and His power we can have joy through the adversities we face and be a testimony to His comfort, care and grace for all around.   


Beloved, taste and see that the Lord is good.  Accept Him now as your Lord and your Savior.  Watch as you find His comfort waiting for you in every cranny of your life...in every trial, in every storm and in every challenge.  The God of mercy awaits you.  Experience His faithfulness and mercy firsthand and then by His grace comfort others with the comfort you have received.  Assure them of His faithfulness...assure them of His love. 


Love
Mom