Comfort – 2 Corinthians 1:4
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He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:4 (New Living Translation)
Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
2 Corinthians 1:4 (New International Version)
He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us.
2 Corinthians 1:4 (The Message)
Relationships are deepened when friends help one another through difficult times. We strengthen our relationships by extending the care and comfort we’ve received from God.
“The Question” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Rainbows Amidst Storms”
A beautiful day beckoned.
The sides of the hills were golden
with fields of grain.
The Cypress trees were green
among great expanses of gleaming, flat rocks.
An ideal day born for the enjoyment of the sun,
and the wondrous words of the Master.
The crowd begain to thin toward the afternoon sunset.
The Master was weary.
Many were the questions of the day.
The answers required much of His strength
to loudly speak the words of wisdom
to the crowd.
As the Master prepared to depart,
a young man in the crowd shouted a question
in His direction.
The Master’s followers tried to quiet the man
to preserve their Lord’s voice.
They knew He was exhausted from
the long day of teaching.
The young man shouted again,
“Master, what can I do in my life that would
be pleasing to my Lord and God?”
In hearing this question, the crowd stopped
movement in their departure.
The crowd turned as one toward
where the Master stood.
Raising up to His full height,
the Master looked over the crowd
with the kindest of smiles and He said,
“The mirrors of your own souls are within the eyes
of your brothers and sisters.
If you see hunger in those eyes around you,
break the bread and share it.
If you see sorrow,
share your tears with your brethren.
If fear overcomes your neighbors,
stand with them,
for numbers overcome fear.”
“Above all of these,
love your neighbor,
as you love your children.
My love protects your brethren,
as it protects you.”
“This sharing of your love in My Father’s Name
will be pleasing to your Lord and God.
In this sharing of your love without reserve,
without reward,
without a counting,
will you be given,
the glories of eternity.”
These words were spoken this day,
by the Master of my life.
That verse is so powerful! It’s so inspiring to know that even when difficulties arise, there is still great hope in Christ. Thanks for posting this verse. I really like your whole website, too. Keep up the great work in the Lord!
Blessings in your Christmas journey. Thank you for taking time to post these kind words about my work. It truly is appreciated.
John
Thank you for posting these reminders of Who and where our true comfort comes from.
too touching
This is beautiful!