THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT

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In (2 Corinthians 1:3) we find a beautiful description of God-one that offers special meaning to us in the time of trial.

This scripture refers to Him as "the father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, "The next verse says he comforts us in all our tribulation.

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What a wounderful message of hope in our dark hour! The word comfort comes from the Greek words para, meaning "beside" or "alongside", and the kaleo, meaning "to call". Together they mean "called alongside".

No matter what our needs may be, God will be alongside us to share in our pain. In Isaiah 53:4, we read, " Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows." Notice that this verse has no limits. It does not say He has borne some of our griefs or carried part of our sorrows. Our suffering is always shared by Christ.

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What are some of the ways the Lord has ministered to you in your times of needs?.. The book of Hebrews 4:14-16 tell us that Jesus is our High Priest. He was made like us in every way, so He is able to sympathize with our weaknesses and is touched by our infirmities.

We can confidently approach the Throne of Grace with our deepest feelings of grief, pain, suffering and heartaches. There we are sure to find "grace to help in time of need."