It is a thrilling Line of Scripture. And It will excite your soul in direct proportion to whatever burden you are carrying this morning!

“God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us.” Quoting the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 7:6.

Do remember too … this this same man of Faith (Paul) who sincerely called our Lord … “the God of all comfort!” 2 Corinthians 1:3, the last few words in the verse.

Is anyone today carrying a load, maybe even a heavy load?

Anyone in need of that soothing Hand of God?

That divine smile from Heaven?

In a way the Scripture I’ve used constitutes a PROMISE from God! One amplified in Matthew 11:28 … “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Where “rest” and “comfort” are at least synonyms.

Actually our word “comfort” is in Greek spelled “paraklesis,” when functioning as a noun. And “parakaleo” as a verb. It suggests that our Lord will “come down” and place His almighty “arm” firmly around you and “walk” with you throughout the day! Encouraging and strengthening you hour by hour! It is too the very word Jesus uses of the ministry of the holy Spirit in our lives right now. He is the COMFORTER!

Praise His Name!

Prior to God’s comfort showing up in Paul’s life (2 Corinthians 7:6 above) … he was in pitiful shape … “Our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.” 2 Corinthians 7:5, King James Version.

Then Comfort came, then God came!

Now I want to say this: NONE CAN COMFORT LIKE THE LORD CAN COMFORT! FATHER/SON/HOLY SPIRIT, THE VERY TRINITY OF COMFORT!

In fact, some merely human attempts to comfort backfire! “As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre (sodium), so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.” Proverbs 25:20, one example anyway.

But when the Lord comforts … He has a 100% success rate!

One more blessing for the Christian to enjoy … that remarkable COMFORT our Lord offers us constantly!

Enjoy!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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