3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.
- Who or what do you first turn to for comfort?
- How frequently do you look for God's comfort in time of trouble?
- When do you typically look for God's comfort in time of trouble?
- How do you feel when you realize that the trouble you now have may be preparing you to help someone else?
- How does your suffering compare to what Christ went through?
Once again we find sharing in Christ's sufferings. Here we get a bit more insight. As Christ was comforted in knowing that God's will was best and endured what was set before Him, we have the same challenge. When we are suffering because of the will of God, God will comfort us. His mechanism for delivering comfort may be another Christian who understands because they have been through it. Have you been rejected when you have tried to share Christ? He was rejected as Christ. Have you been mocked or insulted because you are a Christian? He was mocked and insulted because He was Christ. Is your suffering about life or about Christ?
2 comments:
i know by fact that I need to pray harder when things are going well. i need to be addicted to God all the more so that when hardships come in my way, i will stil be able to turn to God and not try to fill my heart with worldy addictions. it's a difficult and at times tiring journey to pray but i know God knows my heart and the i can ask the Holy Spirit to intervene in my heart to pray when i am confused and broken
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