Ive noticed through the years that those who have suffered are quick to comfort other sufferers. When a young couple suffers the loss of a child, another couple who also lost a child in the past asks if they can help. If a couple loses their main income, almost immediately another couple steps forward to offer their aid, remembering their own journey through foreclosure years earlier. Again and again we see the body of Christ supporting and encouraging one another. These Christians have learned that they can use the trials theyve been through to reach out to others going through similar difficulties.
Have you been sick? Lost a loved one? Been imprisoned? Unfairly treated? In all of our trials, God promises to bring something good out of even our darkest moments (James 1:2-4). One key way this takes place is when we share the comfort He offered us with those who are now going through trials.
As Paul points out in 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, we are comforted by a Savior who knows our suffering, and we honor Him when we pass His comfort on to still others.
May we never leave someone to suffer alone. If we know the trail another is on, God will help us to guide that person to His presencethe surest comfort of all.
Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
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Amen..Thank you, Rus
“Praise God from whom all blessing flow
Praise Him all creatures here below_
Praise Him above the Heavenly Host,
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost, Amen.
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To me it is sad that today’s churches have stopped many of the basics the church taught and did for many years. It deprives todays youths of security and faith. All in an attempt to not do ‘old fashioned’ teachings.
God and His Word is NEVER ‘old fashioned’.
It is alive and vital to hear and obey. MOO!