“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;” (2 Corinthians 1:3) 

I have found myself meditating upon this remarkable verse a great deal in the past week of two. It has seemed like so many people that I meet, even total strangers, are bearing such incredible burdens! Families with sick children, people facing major surgeries, individuals dealing with some very difficult choices, and the list goes on and on. 

As a Pastor, I sincerely want to impart as much hope and encouragement to people as I can, but frankly there are times when I’m just not sure of what to say. That is why this verse has been such a help to me in recent days. 

 The Lord is identified in this verse as “the God of ALL comfort” (emphasis mine). He is not just the God of “some” comfort or the God of “some types of comfort”, He is the God of ALL comfort. No matter what the heartache, need, burden, trial, or problem you and I face, the God we serve is able to impart all the comfort that we need. No problem is too big, nor is any problem too small to receive His undivided attention and His unparalleled comfort! 

“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” (Psalm 55:22) 

May the God of ALL comfort be very real to you today! 

 Pastor Bish