"It is quite useless knocking at the door of heaven for earthly comfort. It's not the sort of comfort they supply there." - C.S. Lewis"Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God" Isaiah 40:1 (KJV). What a secure and reassuring declaration this is! There is much encouragement in the thought that we are his people and that God is our God. Who among us couldn't use more of this type of good news?
It's no secret that each of us bears his or her own sorrows. Trials and tribulations are something we all have in common. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could convince everyone that God loves them. How much that thought would ease restless hearts, bring joy and optimism to grieving hearts, and give relief and hope.
But, this is more than merely a wishful desire. We do have that soothing affirmation Psalm 103:13; Isaiah 66:13(KJV). God's love is strong like a father's and gentle like a mother's. And though, we may not understand God's ways, we can be confident that his actions are always motivated by love.
God performs his work in our lives with love, sympathy, and wisdom. Though there will be times when it is difficult to accept this. Still, he knows what is best for us. For that reason he does what he does as any loving and wise parent would do. We can trustingly let God guide us in the way he sees fit. His direction is never wrong.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 1 Peter 5:10; Psalm 119:82; Psalm 119:52; Isaiah 49:13
Prayer: 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, amen - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
May God's Word be the life you live,
Marcie
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