The God of all comfort

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “Now he is comforted!” Luke 16:25 Poor suffering Lazarus had little comfort on earth — but he has plenty in Heaven. The discomfort he suffered here — must make his comfort there tenfold more … Continued

Take comfort He is with you

(Henry Law, “Leviticus“) Christ is a sure and present help. Trials thicken; temptations threaten; and afflictions run strong. But take comfort. He is with you with  . . . an arm of power; a heart of tenderness; and a voice of love. In deepest billows, He … Continued

Relief and comfort

(author unknown) RELIEF AND COMFORT For me, fear was the worst! In my head I kept hearing a little voice that said “There’s no way you’re going to be able to handle all that this disease will bring!” But it wasn’t until … Continued

No imaginable comfort is lacking in Him

(Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints”) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 … Continued

The personal promises of God.

Charles Spurgeon, et al.  (LISTEN to the Audio) Isaiah 41:10, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be discouraged, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will uphold you with … Continued

Only our God can effectually comfort us

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father of mercies, and the God … Continued

God comforts us

John Cumming, 1807-1881 (LISTEN to the Audio) Isaiah 51:12, “I, even I, am He who comforts you!” How does God comfort us? Suppose you are in some great trouble – how will God comfort you? God comforts us by showing … Continued

A God above to bless you

(Henry Law)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward!” Job 5:7 “In this world you will have trouble!” John 16:33 Trials will thicken. Temptations will threaten. Afflictions will overwhelm.     … Continued

Inward spirituality and comfort!

(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) “Without Me, you can do nothing.” John 15:5. Oh, that each Christian would but realize this truth: that simpler, closer, more experimental views of Jesus would essentially strengthen the tone of inward spirituality and comfort!   … Continued

Does He not herein teach us

Charles Spurgeon (LISTEN to the Audio,) John 16:33, “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” When these words were spoken, our Savior was about to leave His disciples to go to His death for their sakes. His great concern … Continued