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The God of All Comfort
Scripture Focus:
2 Corinthians 1 \u201cPraise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles\u201d(2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
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I stood by parents who had just been told that their baby wouldn't live. As we sat quietly and prayed, I was aware that I was unprepared for those \u201cright\u201d words the parents ne hear. When we left the hospital I asked if I could talk further with them. That evening, as we sat in their home and talked about both life and death, we each sensed the need for God's comfort.
As I prepared for these moments, today\u2019s key verse stood out to me. I had known God a Father of comfort, but now I asked Him to be to each of us our God of comfort - of all comfort. We could go nowhere else. That evening we focused on the verse as we prayed together. By the way, the baby lived. God worked through a miracle, and His comfort is cherished by that family today more than ever. God our Father is the source of encouragement and consolation for all believers under all circumstances. If you are His child, you can fully rely on Him. Open your heart to receive His comfort. INSIGHT: Whatever test you face today, remember that as His child He offers Himself to you as the One who is compassion, comfort, and encouragement.
Delight in God's Consolations
Scripture Focus:
Psalm 94:17-19 \u201cWhen my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Thy consolations delight my soul.\u201 94:19, NASB)
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Unknown to anyone, I was worrying about a decision I had to make. I had prayed about it
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and was trusting in the Lord about it - to a point. While sitting at my desk that morning, I
What an impact that Scripture has had in my life! I have often shared it with others when they have been confronted by worry and fear. God knows us so well. He knows that when fear and worry strike, it is multiplied in our
INSIGHT: Take a moment and list your anxious thoughts today. Then write Psalm 94:19 over them. Accept the comfort and joy God has in store for you.
God's Adequate Comfort
Scripture Focus:
2 Corinthians 1:1-7 \u201cWho comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are i
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Four times in today's verse we have some form of the word \u201ccomfort.\u201d In fact, if you w
The apostle Paul acknowledges that we will have affliction or emotional stress, but God
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As much as we need to be faithful in passing on the love of Christ through salvation, we also need to pass on the comfort of God to those who are afflicted. INSIGHT: Thank God for His provision of comfort for you personally. Ask Him to help you pass on this encouragement today to others who are in need.
Eternal Dividends
Scripture Focus:
2 Corinthians 4:7-18
\u201cOur light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far
-----------------------------------------------------------------------If we think about the troubles Paul endured, ours seem minor. He was imprisoned, beaten,
In our passage for today we find two things at work for us. First, our \u201clight and momen
Misery is described here as \u201clight\u201d while glory is regarded as weighty. Heavy affli
Paul, who suffered in many ways, wrote glowingly about \u201cChrist in you the hope of glory\u2
INSIGHT: In spite of our affliction which may be heavy at times we can dwell on the
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Secrets of Survival
Scripture Focus:
Psalm 73 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Sometimes affliction comes to us through our relationships with others. This is painful,
of differences of opinion, argument, and personality conflicts. Where do we go? How do we cope with this pain? Many believers have faced this kind of affliction. I've been there. Often I've passed through
First, he made certain of the purity of his own heart (v. 13). He recognized his need for healthy introspection and openness before God. Second, he tried to understand what was happening (v. 16). He faced it realistically, but it troubled him until he entered God's presence. Then he did just that. He entered the “sanctuary of God” and found the help he needed (v. 17). INSIGHT: In God's presence we find comfort, no matter what the fears or afflictions may be. God shows us Himself and floods our hearts with His peace.
His Everlasting Arms
Scripture Focus:
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------God uses beautiful language throughout the Old Testament to remind us of how He loves
In light of our suffering and affliction, the hope of eternity is a wonderful truth to savor.
INSIGHT: No matter what your need may be today, God is more than willing and able to lift and hold you in His everlasting arms.
Hope That Won't Be Shaken
Scripture Focus: Job 1
“Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. . . . He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold” (Job 13:15; 23:10).
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Job spoke out of his intense struggles. We can hardly imagine the anguish he had gone
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Ken underlined a favorite verse in his Bible: “After you have suffered for a little while, the
INSIGHT: Thank God for His promise that His presence is always with you. The hope He gives cannot be shaken.
Fruit from Affliction
Scripture Focus:
1 Peter 5 “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His
-----------------------------------------------------------------------God promises fruit from affliction. Often we may not be aware of just how God is using difficulties for good in our lives. Notice how Peter describes how God will use these times: First, God is perfecting us. This means He is fitting us properly into His place and His mold
Second, He will confirm us. This means God will ground us, fix us firmly on Himself, or cement us on our solid foundation. Third, He will strengthen us. Here, I believe, is physical strengthening more than anything else. Many have suffered and yet show evidence of God-given power to endure. Fourth, God will establish us. Here He simply settles us down. We need this inner calmness and stability, especially in time of suffering. INSIGHT: Praise God for working in your life to work out His good purpose for you - even
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A Hug to Comfort You
Scripture Focus:
Deuteronomy 32:7-12 “He guarded him as the apple of his eye, like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that hovers over
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Several hundred years ago a great preacher said, “When God puts a burden upon you He
God is our strength. We hurt, struggle, and hardly know what to say or do. At the point of
Sometimes God permits a burden to be placed on us because He is trying to get our attention
INSIGHT: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (31:8).
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eventually the plan to end her life through suicide. The very day she was planning to end it all, the husband of the family she was living with
Today’s verses describe how precious we are to God. His love signifies a connection of our
INSIGHT: What specific challenges are you facing today? Remember how perfectly you are loved. You are connected to God by love.
In Christ
Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
“For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows” (2 Corinthians 1:5). -----------------------------------------------------------------------We have before us two aspects of life, and both are centered in Christ: suffering and
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Unbearable? Remember that the greater your need, the greater the sufficiency of comfort in Christ.
No Separation
Scripture Focus: Romans 8:28-29
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?”(Romans 8:35). -----------------------------------------------------------------------So far as we know, we've done everything right. We believe in the Lord and trust His power
We can only turn to Him who knows everything about us and understands the terrible
In that we can rejoice. After all, there’s nowhere else to go. In Him we're safe, and as the
INSIGHT We can know God more perfectly through our pain
perience the
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------The apostle Paul reminds us that we are to consciously reaffirm our love to each other. This is especially necessary after one has been disciplined for some sort of wrongdoing. We have a duty to confront a fellow believer who has fallen into sin. If such a person has
believer is open to acceptance from us. We too have a part in helping to restore that one to our fellowship. If our acceptance doesn't come, that person's spirit will be further broken. Perhaps today we should take a minute to think about our relationship with others. Have we
INSIGHT: Ask the Lord to give you the sensitivity of His heart to provide comfort to those who need it. He will help you be a conduit of His love.
Living in Fellowship
Scripture Focus:
John 17 “I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be
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It’s great news! We are related to Him in all fullness! Is it possible, though, that you feel you
INSIGHT: God calls and equips you to do His work as you live in fellowship with Him. He will help you reach out to offer His love and comfort to others.
Led by Our Shepherd
Scripture Focus:
Psalm 23 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).
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In my youth in California I camped with a friend in the Oakland hills. In the spring, those
reminded of this precious psalm. David was a shepherd. His staff was a symbol of comfort. He used it to guide and direct
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Reunited in Him
Scripture Focus:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “We . . . will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And
-----------------------------------------------------------------------In his letter to the church in Thessalonica, Paul answered questions that had troubled his
It’s a precious “truth practical” for us today. Think about the comfort we can know and
I’ve been on the receiving end of this comfort from time to time. A friend from another city
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against the prophets of Baal. God had miraculously provided indisputable proof that He was indeed the God of Israel. Elijah's faith had been vindicated before all Israel. Then suddenly the test of his life was unleashed. He was left discouraged, physically
God sent an angel-messenger to encourage him with rest, food, and the assurance of His
Has God used someone to offer you comfort and hope? Thank God for that one! Then ask Him to help you be an Elisha to someone today. INSIGHT: You need an Elisha and you need to be an Elisha. Ask God to give you a sensitive heart so you can encourage and comfort someone.
In His Time
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INSIGHT: Perhaps it's a day of uncertainty and stress for you. Thank God for the reassurance that your times are in His hands.
His Unspeakable Love
Scripture Focus:
Deuteronomy 7:1-11
“It was because the Lord loved you and kept the oath he swore to your forefathers. . . . He is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations (Deuteronomy 7:8-9).
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God spoke through Moses, telling the Israelites how very special they were to Him. Moses
When God spoke of His love, He used a term that describes a love in which a person
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).
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Today's verse speaks to the fact that God's dwelling place is not in buildings that we call
Many years ago Henry Ward Beecher, the powerful preacher of the Plymouth Church in
Some 40 years later a special service was held to celebrate his memory. Another powerful
Trust God to use you to bring blessing to others, perhaps in ways you will never know.
Ask God to keep you sensitive and ready to reach out with a touch of comfort to
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Of course I could assure him of God’s promise. Yes! God comforts us in our heartbreaks so
What affliction has caused you to feel depressed or downcast? Take comfort in the fact that
INSIGHT: As you trust Him, God can take the difficulties of your life and use them to bring hope and encouragement to others who are also struggling.
Our Stronghold
Scripture Focus:
Psalm 9 “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know
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will experience the calmness of God's heart and be comforted by His presence.
In His Presence
Scripture Focus: John 15:1-17
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me” (John 15:4).
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We each need a personal encounter with God. He met Moses' need at the burning bush
But it started in the lonely desert. God showed Himself strong in the hush of the wilderness
Do you desire God to use you to bring His blessing to others? He awaits your willingness. Follow His signs, listen to His voice, and know the comfort and assurance of His presence.
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One devotional writer describes our difficulties as “miracles that have not yet happened.” If
INSIGHT: Bring out your hurt and pain. Lay it before the Lord and believe He will continue to work out His perfect plan for you.
Comfort from the Word
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Comfort from Jesus Christ
Scripture Focus:
Philippians 2:1-11 “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Someone asked a Christian leader, “In all your travels across the country, what single characteristic do you see in the church?”
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As a pastor I have spent hour after hour with people who have been thrust into the ranks of
First, in the Old Testament, the word “heart” usually refers to a person's inner nature, the
Most of us actually experience heartbreak from time to time. Whatever the reason for our
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you and help you” (Isaiah 41:10). Is there any reason that God shouldn’t have our total trust? INSIGHT: The Bible is a gold mine of assurances of God's care Throughout Scripture He
Scripture Focus:
2 Corinthians 1 \u201cPraise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles\u201d(2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
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I stood by parents who had just been told that their baby wouldn't live. As we sat quietly and prayed, I was aware that I was unprepared for those \u201cright\u201d words the parents ne hear. When we left the hospital I asked if I could talk further with them. That evening, as we sat in their home and talked about both life and death, we each sensed the need for God's comfort.
As I prepared for these moments, today\u2019s key verse stood out to me. I had known God a Father of comfort, but now I asked Him to be to each of us our God of comfort - of all comfort. We could go nowhere else. That evening we focused on the verse as we prayed together. By the way, the baby lived. God worked through a miracle, and His comfort is cherished by that family today more than ever. God our Father is the source of encouragement and consolation for all believers under all circumstances. If you are His child, you can fully rely on Him. Open your heart to receive His comfort. INSIGHT: Whatever test you face today, remember that as His child He offers Himself to you as the One who is compassion, comfort, and encouragement.
Delight in God's Consolations
Scripture Focus:
Psalm 94:17-19 \u201cWhen my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Thy consolations delight my soul.\u201 94:19, NASB)
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Unknown to anyone, I was worrying about a decision I had to make. I had prayed about it
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and was trusting in the Lord about it - to a point. While sitting at my desk that morning, I
What an impact that Scripture has had in my life! I have often shared it with others when they have been confronted by worry and fear. God knows us so well. He knows that when fear and worry strike, it is multiplied in our
INSIGHT: Take a moment and list your anxious thoughts today. Then write Psalm 94:19 over them. Accept the comfort and joy God has in store for you.
God's Adequate Comfort
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2 Corinthians 1:1-7 \u201cWho comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are i
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Four times in today's verse we have some form of the word \u201ccomfort.\u201d In fact, if you w
The apostle Paul acknowledges that we will have affliction or emotional stress, but God
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As much as we need to be faithful in passing on the love of Christ through salvation, we also need to pass on the comfort of God to those who are afflicted. INSIGHT: Thank God for His provision of comfort for you personally. Ask Him to help you pass on this encouragement today to others who are in need.
Eternal Dividends
Scripture Focus:
2 Corinthians 4:7-18
\u201cOur light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far
-----------------------------------------------------------------------If we think about the troubles Paul endured, ours seem minor. He was imprisoned, beaten,
In our passage for today we find two things at work for us. First, our \u201clight and momen
Misery is described here as \u201clight\u201d while glory is regarded as weighty. Heavy affli
Paul, who suffered in many ways, wrote glowingly about \u201cChrist in you the hope of glory\u2
INSIGHT: In spite of our affliction which may be heavy at times we can dwell on the
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Secrets of Survival
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Psalm 73 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Sometimes affliction comes to us through our relationships with others. This is painful,
of differences of opinion, argument, and personality conflicts. Where do we go? How do we cope with this pain? Many believers have faced this kind of affliction. I've been there. Often I've passed through
First, he made certain of the purity of his own heart (v. 13). He recognized his need for healthy introspection and openness before God. Second, he tried to understand what was happening (v. 16). He faced it realistically, but it troubled him until he entered God's presence. Then he did just that. He entered the “sanctuary of God” and found the help he needed (v. 17). INSIGHT: In God's presence we find comfort, no matter what the fears or afflictions may be. God shows us Himself and floods our hearts with His peace.
His Everlasting Arms
Scripture Focus:
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------God uses beautiful language throughout the Old Testament to remind us of how He loves
In light of our suffering and affliction, the hope of eternity is a wonderful truth to savor.
INSIGHT: No matter what your need may be today, God is more than willing and able to lift and hold you in His everlasting arms.
Hope That Won't Be Shaken
Scripture Focus: Job 1
“Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. . . . He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold” (Job 13:15; 23:10).
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Job spoke out of his intense struggles. We can hardly imagine the anguish he had gone
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Ken underlined a favorite verse in his Bible: “After you have suffered for a little while, the
INSIGHT: Thank God for His promise that His presence is always with you. The hope He gives cannot be shaken.
Fruit from Affliction
Scripture Focus:
1 Peter 5 “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His
-----------------------------------------------------------------------God promises fruit from affliction. Often we may not be aware of just how God is using difficulties for good in our lives. Notice how Peter describes how God will use these times: First, God is perfecting us. This means He is fitting us properly into His place and His mold
Second, He will confirm us. This means God will ground us, fix us firmly on Himself, or cement us on our solid foundation. Third, He will strengthen us. Here, I believe, is physical strengthening more than anything else. Many have suffered and yet show evidence of God-given power to endure. Fourth, God will establish us. Here He simply settles us down. We need this inner calmness and stability, especially in time of suffering. INSIGHT: Praise God for working in your life to work out His good purpose for you - even
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A Hug to Comfort You
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Deuteronomy 32:7-12 “He guarded him as the apple of his eye, like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that hovers over
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Several hundred years ago a great preacher said, “When God puts a burden upon you He
God is our strength. We hurt, struggle, and hardly know what to say or do. At the point of
Sometimes God permits a burden to be placed on us because He is trying to get our attention
INSIGHT: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (31:8).
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eventually the plan to end her life through suicide. The very day she was planning to end it all, the husband of the family she was living with
Today’s verses describe how precious we are to God. His love signifies a connection of our
INSIGHT: What specific challenges are you facing today? Remember how perfectly you are loved. You are connected to God by love.
In Christ
Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
“For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows” (2 Corinthians 1:5). -----------------------------------------------------------------------We have before us two aspects of life, and both are centered in Christ: suffering and
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Unbearable? Remember that the greater your need, the greater the sufficiency of comfort in Christ.
No Separation
Scripture Focus: Romans 8:28-29
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?”(Romans 8:35). -----------------------------------------------------------------------So far as we know, we've done everything right. We believe in the Lord and trust His power
We can only turn to Him who knows everything about us and understands the terrible
In that we can rejoice. After all, there’s nowhere else to go. In Him we're safe, and as the
INSIGHT We can know God more perfectly through our pain
perience the
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------The apostle Paul reminds us that we are to consciously reaffirm our love to each other. This is especially necessary after one has been disciplined for some sort of wrongdoing. We have a duty to confront a fellow believer who has fallen into sin. If such a person has
believer is open to acceptance from us. We too have a part in helping to restore that one to our fellowship. If our acceptance doesn't come, that person's spirit will be further broken. Perhaps today we should take a minute to think about our relationship with others. Have we
INSIGHT: Ask the Lord to give you the sensitivity of His heart to provide comfort to those who need it. He will help you be a conduit of His love.
Living in Fellowship
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John 17 “I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be
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It’s great news! We are related to Him in all fullness! Is it possible, though, that you feel you
INSIGHT: God calls and equips you to do His work as you live in fellowship with Him. He will help you reach out to offer His love and comfort to others.
Led by Our Shepherd
Scripture Focus:
Psalm 23 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).
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In my youth in California I camped with a friend in the Oakland hills. In the spring, those
reminded of this precious psalm. David was a shepherd. His staff was a symbol of comfort. He used it to guide and direct
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Reunited in Him
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “We . . . will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And
-----------------------------------------------------------------------In his letter to the church in Thessalonica, Paul answered questions that had troubled his
It’s a precious “truth practical” for us today. Think about the comfort we can know and
I’ve been on the receiving end of this comfort from time to time. A friend from another city
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against the prophets of Baal. God had miraculously provided indisputable proof that He was indeed the God of Israel. Elijah's faith had been vindicated before all Israel. Then suddenly the test of his life was unleashed. He was left discouraged, physically
God sent an angel-messenger to encourage him with rest, food, and the assurance of His
Has God used someone to offer you comfort and hope? Thank God for that one! Then ask Him to help you be an Elisha to someone today. INSIGHT: You need an Elisha and you need to be an Elisha. Ask God to give you a sensitive heart so you can encourage and comfort someone.
In His Time
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INSIGHT: Perhaps it's a day of uncertainty and stress for you. Thank God for the reassurance that your times are in His hands.
His Unspeakable Love
Scripture Focus:
Deuteronomy 7:1-11
“It was because the Lord loved you and kept the oath he swore to your forefathers. . . . He is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations (Deuteronomy 7:8-9).
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God spoke through Moses, telling the Israelites how very special they were to Him. Moses
When God spoke of His love, He used a term that describes a love in which a person
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).
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Today's verse speaks to the fact that God's dwelling place is not in buildings that we call
Many years ago Henry Ward Beecher, the powerful preacher of the Plymouth Church in
Some 40 years later a special service was held to celebrate his memory. Another powerful
Trust God to use you to bring blessing to others, perhaps in ways you will never know.
Ask God to keep you sensitive and ready to reach out with a touch of comfort to
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Of course I could assure him of God’s promise. Yes! God comforts us in our heartbreaks so
What affliction has caused you to feel depressed or downcast? Take comfort in the fact that
INSIGHT: As you trust Him, God can take the difficulties of your life and use them to bring hope and encouragement to others who are also struggling.
Our Stronghold
Scripture Focus:
Psalm 9 “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know
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will experience the calmness of God's heart and be comforted by His presence.
In His Presence
Scripture Focus: John 15:1-17
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me” (John 15:4).
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We each need a personal encounter with God. He met Moses' need at the burning bush
But it started in the lonely desert. God showed Himself strong in the hush of the wilderness
Do you desire God to use you to bring His blessing to others? He awaits your willingness. Follow His signs, listen to His voice, and know the comfort and assurance of His presence.
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One devotional writer describes our difficulties as “miracles that have not yet happened.” If
INSIGHT: Bring out your hurt and pain. Lay it before the Lord and believe He will continue to work out His perfect plan for you.
Comfort from the Word
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Comfort from Jesus Christ
Scripture Focus:
Philippians 2:1-11 “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Someone asked a Christian leader, “In all your travels across the country, what single characteristic do you see in the church?”
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As a pastor I have spent hour after hour with people who have been thrust into the ranks of
First, in the Old Testament, the word “heart” usually refers to a person's inner nature, the
Most of us actually experience heartbreak from time to time. Whatever the reason for our
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you and help you” (Isaiah 41:10). Is there any reason that God shouldn’t have our total trust? INSIGHT: The Bible is a gold mine of assurances of God's care Throughout Scripture He
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