THE SEARCH FOR COMFORT
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:4 (NLT)
Today, let’s remember that our truest and deepest comfort comes from God.
One day, I finally came to my senses. I realized I had to stop looking for comfort in the world and find it in Jesus. My way was not working.
We do beneficial things–walking, listening to music, reading, and enjoying nature. All those things are good, but they should not be the ultimate source or the first source of comfort. God’s comfort is available to us at any time and through any storm we face. He is comfort. If God really is all-knowing and all-powerful, He will bring good out of the bad, turn graves into gardens and hold you up with His victorious right hand. His comfort is the kind that gives you rest through any storm. The comfort the world offers is superficial and lasts only a little while until you need more. It’s not enough to sustain you. He is.
So how do we find our comfort in Christ? There are many ways, but here are a few:
- Realize He will never leave or forsake you.
- Find comforting Bible verses and meditate on them throughout the day.
- Find purpose in the suffering. Believe that He will turn trials into testimonies of His faithfulness.
- Ask God to comfort you.
- Realize that no matter how much we try to hold onto control, there is only One with control. He can be trusted.
In Him, we find comfort in remembering that He is our great Shepherd, protecting us, loving us unconditionally, and guiding us on the right path. The comfort He gives us is unlike the comfort the world can provide. C. S. Lewis said If I find in myself a desire which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world. I take a few things from that, but one thing is that the deep desire for comfort can only be met by God.
APPLICATION: What areas of your life are you enjoying superficial comfort or no comfort at all? Ask God to fill those areas with true comfort from Him.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, You are the true source of everlasting comfort. In times of hardship, help me to be comforted by You and Your truths in Your Word. Help me not look to this world for things to fill me up, but to seek comfort in You. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?