When I think of comfort, I think about my recliner. I love to sit back with a book or a game on television. My head is laid back and my feet lifted up. To add to the comfort, most likely I will have my favorite snack and a cold drink.
When God speaks about comfort in the Bible, He is drawing our attention to the comfort that He provides in our afflictions. He is the Father of all mercies, meaning He extends mercy to us in different ways depending upon our need. He has a heart of compassion that feels our hurts and understands our pain. Just a word from Him can soothe our pain, but He gives us so much more. He shows us hope that helps us endure. He reveals faithfulness that strengthens our faith. He demonstrates power that gives us victory.
II Corinthians 1:3-4 says, “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.” Instead of worrying and fretting the next time you are hurting, try turning the pain over to the God of all mercies and compassion. The road to recovery and peace will be much satisfying.
Reluctant Retiree 