A Ministry of Comfort Part 1
July 3, 2007
If anyone knew suffering, it was Paul. He was beaten, stoned, whipped, shipwrecked, put into prison, and ridiculed. Based on human logic, we would assume that Paul would have come to a point of feeling abandoned by God; on the contrary, Paul was even more convinced that God is the God of all comfort.
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Our modern society tries to avoid pain in any shape or form; it's difficult for us to imagine that any type of pain could be beneficial. Is it possible for pain to serve a purpose? The Apostle Paul certainly believed it could!
July 2, 2007
Not many people would brag about their weaknesses. In fact, most try to cover up their weaknesses and brag about their strengths. Why did the apostle Paul boast about his weaknesses?
June 29, 2007
It is exciting to witness physical miracles. Miracles of physical healing are great, but the miracle of spiritual healing is even better.
June 28, 2007
There’s no formula or guarantee for the miracle of healing. When we do not experience healing, we may not understand the reason, but it doesn’t mean that God loves us any less.
June 27, 2007
C.H. Spurgeon once said, "If there is anything in this world for which I would bless Him more than for anything else it is for pain and affliction." His statement is contrary to natural intuition; are there actually benefits to pain and suffering?
June 26, 2007
Job’s friends are infamous for their role as miserable comforters. How can we be a source of comfort to those who are suffering instead of causing additional misery?
June 25, 2007
After experiencing great loss and extreme pain, Job said, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him" (Job 13:15). There is sometimes a temptation to grow bitter when we go through hard times, but there is also an opportunity to grow stronger and closer to the Lord. Will you, like Job, trust God no matter what?
June 22, 2007
Some people believe that all suffering is a direct result of sin. However, both the Old and New Testaments prove otherwise. If ever there was an example of a righteous person who suffered, it was Job
June 21, 2007
In times of difficulty, we may feel tempted to push everyone away, including God, but this only leads to deeper despair. The best place to go during times of pain is to the loving arms of God.
June 20, 2007
Several Old Testament prophets asked, “Why do the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer?” A Levite named Asaph struggled with the same question. Although he struggled with this question to the point of feeling envious, through a process of worship, reason, and faith, he was able to conclude that God is good.
June 19, 2007
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