THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Lord, I grow tired of these troubles we face in this troubled world. Bad news dominates the air waves 24/7, pushing our weariness to another level. Studying your Word reveals these troubles are nothing new but began shortly after that infamous Eve/snake incident.

We can relate to the ancients. They, too, grew weary of their troubles and the sorrows this fallen world brings. Life is hard, but we are not on our own. You are our loving heavenly Father and the source of all comfort. Pity those who dismiss you as aloof and uncaring, refusing to believe you are the God of comfort.

Paul, in his second letter to the Corinthian believers, detailrd how praise ushers in our heavenly Father’s comfort amid troubles. He admitted we all get the blues at times, but we don’t have to remain in that funky state. Joy and peace are possible in all troubling circumstances. May we take Paul’s instructions to heart in our situations.

“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.  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 1:3-4 NLT)

Lord, all Christ followers need the comfort and encouragement your Spirit freely gives. I certainly do. Let praise from our grateful hearts allow your Spirit to comfort us and give our spirit a needed boost. But we must remember this comfort of your Spirit is meant to be passed on to those who need a boost in their spirit too.

Send them our way. Make us comfort machines, Lord. Amen, Jesus.