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Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Comfort Others
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Don’t those verses just make you feel like
you’ve just had a hug from God? All warm and fuzzy? He is the great comforter—the source of all comfort…no
matter what is bothering us. In Psalm 23 we are reminded that as the great
shepherd, Jesus provides comfort for His sheep. Your rod and Your staff, comfort me. Psalm 23:4b. In His Sermon on
the Mount, Jesus promised…Blessed are
those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4. What a wonderful
promise! Comfort is important from a merciful and loving God. Can you feel the
hug now? Then He expects us to comfort others. Sort of like...in giving you
will receive…likewise in receiving…you will give. There have been a few times
in my life that I’ve been in distress, grieving a loss, or just depressed and
God has come to my rescue—either through scripture, prayer or encouragement
from a Christian friend. As likely as not, then I would encounter a person,
friend or neighbor who was experiencing a similar discouragement—and I was
there for them to provide an uplifting word. The right word at the right time
can certainly give hope and reassurance. Have experienced either or both sides
of comforting words? Through this do you see God working in your life? Look for
an opportunity to comfort others…as you have been comforted.
Prayer
~ Lord Jesus and God, our Father, You have loved us and given us eternal
comfort and good hope by grace, please continue to comfort and strengthen our
hearts in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17.
Daily
Bible Reading: Psalms 5, 38, 41-42
©
2017 Text and photo by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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