Comforted to Be a Comfort
Good morning Immanuel. God intends good from the difficulties and evils you experience.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
This is both a pointed correction and a profound encouragement. It is a correction because our tendency is to be a cul de sac for God’s kindness rather than a conduit. God’s comfort comes in, we are thankful for it, and that’s where it stops. But this verse tells us that the God of all comfort pours out his kindness on us so that we can receive it and share it. He blesses us so that we can bless others with his comfort.
That’s why this verse is such an encouragement, too. Pause for a minute and consider why you need comfort. Because of something difficult or painful you‘re experiencing. So the painful things in your life that lead you to depend on God for comfort are, therefore, the opportunities in your life to deeply encourage and help others! God intends good from the difficulties and evils you experience–good for you and good through you.
In this little verse, we catch a glimpse of God’s sovereignty over everything, God’s compassionate heart, and God’s purpose for his people.
WORSHIP NIGHT - Immanuel invites you to join us on October 18th for our Worship night at Immanuel at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to come and sing together and rejoice in the goodness of Christ. Doors open at 6 pm! Invite a friend!
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