Romans 3:21-24
But
now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the
Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith
in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned
and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace
through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 11:18
The
wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure
reward.
Philippians 4:13
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
A Call To Comfort
By David C. McCasland
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of mercies and God of all comfort. —2 Corinthians 1:3
Bible
in a Year:
1
Chronicles 28-29; John 9:24-41To LISTEN to 1 Chronicles 29
In their book Dear Mrs. Kennedy, Jay Mulvaney and Paul De Angelis note that during the weeks following the assassination of US President John Kennedy, his widow, Jacqueline, received nearly one million letters from people in every part of the world. Some came from heads of state, celebrities, and close friends. Others were sent by ordinary people who addressed them to “Madame Kennedy, Washington” and “Mrs. President, America.” All wrote to express their grief and sympathy for her great loss.
When
people suffer and we long to help, it’s good to recall Paul’s word-picture of
“the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” as “the Father of mercies and God
of all comfort” (2 Cor. 1:3). Our heavenly Father is the ultimate source of
every tender mercy, kind word, and helpful act that brings encouragement and
healing. Bible scholar W. E. Vine says that paraklesis—the Greek word
translated “comfort”—means “a calling to one’s side.” The words comfort and
consolation appear repeatedly in today’s Bible reading as a reminder that the
Lord holds us close and invites us to cling to Him.
As
the Lord wraps His loving arms around us, we are able to embrace others “with
the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (v.4).
Father, thank You for letting us share with
You
our worries and cares. We’re grateful that
You
stand beside us to comfort and guide. Help
us
to console others as You look out for Your
own.
God
comforts us so that we can comfort others.
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