Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted – Matthew 5:4
Jesus is clearly not speaking here of every kind of mourning, some of which is due to the natural consequences of sinful living in a sinful world. Rather, he speaks of those who mourn for their sins, in repentance, recognizing their wickedness before […]
God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us – 2 Corinthians 7:6
Paul here makes a general observation and then shares a specific testimony. First, he says, God comforts those who are cast down.
Over and over in Scripture we are reminded that it is precisely those who have fallen on their face before God […]
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 – 2 Corinthians 1:4
God gives us comfort in all our tribulation. There is not a sickness, or a loss, or a pain, or a frustration […]
This song by Natalie Grant has humbled and encouraged many saints over the past few years, in the midst of painful trials and heartaches. My wife and I were blessed by it while passing through the challenges and uncertainties of adoption, and I was reminded of it as I prayed for several friends who are […]
Read more »Be of good comfort…and the God of love and peace shall be with you – 2 Corinthians 13:11
This admonition and promise, at first glance, seem to be backwards. It seems as though Paul should first give the promise of God’s presence with us, followed by the admonition to therefore be comforted. But he doesn’t.
Paul actually […]
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