“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4

In times like these we certainly need an uplifting word to guide us along our way. The name of Jesus comforts and gives us all that we need. He is the way, the truth, and the life. We can always find comfort, guidance, and peace at the foot of the cross. 2 Corinthians 1:4 state “Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”  Jesus provides us comfort in all of our trials and tribulations.

The word of God admonishes us to comfort others with the same comfort that we receive. Everyone is going through something, let us take the time to share an encouraging word, send a note, a text or drop a card in the mail. Be a blessing today and make someone else’s load just a little bit lighter!

Hopefully the following acrostic and the related scriptures will help to keep your mind on the divine providence that belongs to our Savior and His loving plans for all of His beloved children. I pray that it will bless your heart as it did mine:

Jesus brings me here by His will in this straight place; in that will I rejoice.

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”1 Peter 4:12,13)

Even here He will keep me “in His love” and give me “grace and glory” “For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11.

Surely, He will make the trial “a blessing.” Teaching me lessons He wants me to learn. “Nevertheless the Lord thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the Lord thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the Lord thy God loved thee.” Deuteronomy 23:5.

Under the trial I will be quiet for in His good time He will bring me out. Just how and when, only He knows best. “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.” Psalm 37:7.

So, then I am here by God’s appointment: “If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified”. 1 Peter 4:14.

In His keeping “Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”1 Peter 1:5.

Under His training “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.” Rev. 3:19.

For His time  “He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.” Eccl.3:11.

 That I may glorify Him  “Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.” 1 Peter 4:16.

And comfort others “Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians   1:4.

May we freely share the comforting peace and love of God that is in our hearts with others. Be an encourager in Jesus’ name!