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2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Acts 2:22-24, Colossians 2:2-3, Comfort, God of all comfort!, God's Comfort, God's love GAVE, Grief, Hebrews 13:5-6, Jesus still saves, John 3:16, Joy, Peace, Revelation 3:20-21, Sorrow
Bible Ballistics: BBs #785 THE GOD Of All Comfort???
“Blessed be God,
even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of mercies,
and the God of all comfort;
4 Who comforteth us
in all our tribulation,
that we may be able to comfort
them which are in any trouble,
by the comfort wherewith
we ourselves are comforted
of God.
5 For as the sufferings of Christ
abound in us,
so our consolation
also aboundeth by Christ.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
I am so grateful for the “God of all comfort” who walks with us—we who belong to Him by the blood of Jesus that “cleanseth us from all sin”; and not only cleanseth us but walks with us, as HE promised HE would!
“Let your conversation
be without covetousness;
and be content
with such things as ye have:
for he hath said,
I will never leave thee,
nor forsake thee.
6 So that we may boldly say,
The Lord is my helper,
and I will not fear
what man shall do unto me.” Hebrews 13:5-6
We don’t have to be afraid of our grief, our sorrow, our trials, tribulations, or even persecution! How? Why? Because our God is faithful to HIS Word! And I willingly, lovingly and truthfully bear witness to the faithfulness of God! Through all the sorrow of my heart these last few years (27 months to be more specific—and yes, I believe it’s ok to count the days of our longings and grief!) God has ever been my comfort, joy, and peace that truly “passeth all understanding”! Yes, there are seasons of tears, regrets, sorrow, and intense longing for the one who is gone! But the thing that sustains and comforts me most is that God knows that pain! In fact, HE didn’t lose HIS SON to an accident or unexpected disease, but HE sent HIM willingly, lovingly, and intentionally for you and me!
“For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish,
but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
“Ye men of Israel,
hear these words;
Jesus of Nazareth,
a man approved of God among you
by miracles
and wonders
and signs,
which God did by him
in the midst of you,
as ye yourselves also know:
23 Him,
being delivered
by the determinate counsel
and foreknowledge of God,
ye have taken,
and by wicked hands
have crucified and slain:
24 Whom God hath raised up,
having loosed the pains of death:
because it was not possible
that he should be holden of it.” Acts 2:22-24
It’s your choice to believe in Jesus or not, but I’m here to tell you that there is no other way to God—to peace, joy, and blessing beyond measure! God is so faithful; I don’t have the words to share how the Spirit of Jesus/God fills my heart and soul with that “peace that passeth all understanding”, but Jesus is still calling to Himself those who will believe.
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:
if any man hear my voice,
and open the door,
I will come in to him,
and will sup with him,
and he with me.
21 To him that overcometh
will I grant to sit with me
in my throne,
even as I also overcame,
and am set down
with my Father in his throne.” Revelation 3:20-21
You can open the door and let Jesus in, or you can go your own way and wallow in your grief and sorrow! It’s your choice but there is a test coming! Yet, I praise God that HIS comfort is available to all who will come.
“That their hearts might be comforted,
being knit together
in love,
and unto all riches
of the full assurance of understanding,
to the acknowledgement
of the mystery of God,
and of the Father,
and of Christ;
3 In whom are hid
all the treasures
of wisdom
and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2-3
May you hear and respond to the greatest comforter of all—JESUS!
Amen and Amen!!!
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