Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, ESV)
I really like how Paul makes this benediction so personal in that he asks that the Lord Jesus Christ HIMSELF and God our Father comfort our hearts. May the One who gave Himself for us to give us ETERNAL consolation....may He be the true source of all our comfort, encouragement and strength. When God comforts me, He also establishes me because the consolation I receive enables me to persevere in His ways and not waver in faith. It is His faithful Presence with me that makes it possible for me to be established and to endure. It’s all grace!
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10, ESV)
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