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Devotional 2.21.25


The God of All Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:3–5

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.


Scripture Reading: Psalm 58


Life is filled with seasons of suffering—moments when we feel burdened, broken, or uncertain. Yet in 2 Corinthians 1:3–5, Paul reminds us that God is "the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort." His comfort is not shallow or temporary but deep, abiding, and overflowing. He meets us in our affliction, not just to heal our wounds but to equip us to extend that same comfort to others.


Psalm 58 speaks of the justice of God, a reminder that He sees every hardship and will ultimately make all things right. Even when injustice seems to reign, our solid rock is Christ. As the hymn "The Solid Rock" declares, our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness. We rest in the assurance that He holds all things together.


Through songs like "Come Thou Fount" and "Completely Known, Completely Loved," we remember that despite our wandering hearts, God draws us back, fully aware of our brokenness yet unwavering in His love. In "Before the Throne of God Above," we find assurance that Christ is our advocate, pleading for us before the Father. This means that in every trial, our suffering is not wasted—God is working in and through us, shaping us into the likeness of Christ.


As we walk through trials, may we not only receive God’s comfort but also become vessels of His mercy to those who are hurting. Just as Christ shared in our suffering, so we now share in His comfort, pouring it out on others.


Listen to these songs here.


Further reading on the topic: Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 5:4; Romans 8:18, 28


Reflection Questions:

  1. When have you experienced God’s comfort in a time of suffering?
  2. How can you extend that comfort to someone else today?
  3. How do these songs encourage you to trust in God’s sustaining grace?


Prayer:
Father of mercies, thank You for being my refuge in times of trouble. When I am weary, remind me of Your presence. Help me to receive Your comfort and to be an instrument of Your love to others who are hurting. Strengthen my faith to trust in Your perfect justice and Your unfailing grace. May my life reflect the hope I have in Christ, my solid rock. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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