Issue 17 - Day 6

2 Corinthians 1

2 Corinthians 1:3-5
3)  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.

Have you ever encountered a friend in trouble? Have you ever seen someone in desperate need of comfort, and wondered how to help them? It is rare indeed for someone to be a comfort to others if they have not received that comfort at some point in their lives also.

In the secular world there are many who are genuinely nice, loving, helpful people. Many times the daughters of loving mothers grow up to be caring loving mothers in their own right. I remember growing up, that some of my friends mothers seemed to be mothers to anyone who needed a shoulder to lean on. However, it is a little different for the majority of us. Many people grow up without that love and support from their parents, so how can they comfort and care for others in turn? The answer lies in our Lord Jesus Christ. He has loved us more than any other at any time. He suffered above and beyond anything that can ever happen to us. Indeed he took the sin of the world upon himself, such was his love for us.

When we have experience the love of God in our lives, it is far easier to then comfort and help others in turn. Whatever trials you are facing, give them over to God, and help others to do the same in turn. This is why our church motto is “Loving God, loving people”.