In A Time Like This

Death, Decay, and Disappointment are a part of this world.

But even in our sorrow and suffering,

God stands ready to Comfort us—in Unique and Meaningful ways that only He can.

No one can appreciate rain more than someone who’s lived in the desert.

.) No one can value food more than someone who’s truly been starving.

And no one can know God as their Comforter like someone who’s desperately needed comfort.

In A Time Like This

Good Grief?

Can anything good come from grief? From mourning a deep loss?

From weeping over a profoundly heavy heartache?

While grief is a necessary part of life, no one longs to grieve.

But in the second beatitude—a series of promises Jesus made about God’s Kingdom—Jesus said this:

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 ESV

Matthew 5:4 KJV
[4]  Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.5.4.KJV

In A Time Like This

No one can appreciate rain more than someone who’s lived in the desert.

No one can value food more than someone who’s truly been starving.

And no one can know God as their Comforter like someone who’s desperately needed comfort.

Death, decay, and disappointment are a part of this world.

But even in our sorrow and suffering, God stands ready to comfort us—in unique and meaningful ways that only He can.

The Holy Spirit is often called the “Comforter,” as well as “Helper,” “Counselor,” and “Advocate.”

This is who He is. Even in our grief, He’s the God who meets us right where we are.

In A Time Like This

And so, how does God comfort us?

He does this through His Spirit, through His Word, and by working in and through His people. 

Do you have the eyes to see how He’s pursuing you? Have you opened your heart to His comfort?

If you are a follower of Christ who is mourning today, remember:

Jesus Himself promised that you will be comforted.

He’s always good, He’s always faithful, and He’s right here, ready to help. 

Also Read: We Do Not Lose Heart: Fix Your Eyes on the Invisible – Diademng (thediademng.org)

In A Time Like This