The God of All Comfort

One of the most meaningful attributes of a relationship is the ability to find comfort, when needed, in the company of those we hold dear. Because life isn't always fair we are often faced with challenges that seem insurmountable, and we can relate to the Apostle Paul in feeling troubled on every side (2 Corinthians 4:8). However, as difficult as Paul's experiences were, there was one profound truth he mentioned to the Corinthians - The God he served was not only the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of mercies, but He was also "the God of all comfort who comforteth us in all our [troubles]" (2 Corinthians 1:3-4a, KJV).

Those times of troubles are the times we feel most vulnerable and most misunderstood. We cannot find the words to express our thoughts and while we go around seemingly at ease, inwardly the struggle continues; the invisible dark cloud seem to follow us everywhere. It is during these times we can find comfort in the assurance that we have an high priest who is touched with the feeling of our infirmities [feebleness of body or mind]. Not only is He intimately aware of what we are going through, but in Him we can find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:15-16).

In the same way that a parent stands ready with open and loving arms to receive and embrace a child who is hurting, God stands ready with open and loving arms also. When no one else understands, He does. When there are no words to express the way we feel, He knows our thoughts and He feels our hurts. When the tears flow, they speak a language that only He understands. No matter how long it takes to see us through, He will never run out of patience. On the days we struggle, He doesn't give up on us. In Him we can confide our deepest fears, our innermost longings, and know that they are safe with Him.

The God of all comfort. Reassuring, isn't it?