Daily Worship
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
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 of our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Thoughts on today's verse
God doesn't bless us His children because we are somehow uniquely better than everyone else. We are the body of Christ. We are made in His image. Therefore, we love because God first loved us. We give because God gives. We comfort others because God comforts us. Our Father equips, empowers, and encourages us to comfort others. God has human hands only when I use mine to His glory and for His purposes!
Prayer
Tender Shepherd, there have been times when I was so broken I could not go on. I know the strength to continue came from your rich grace and mercy. Please use me this week to offer your comfort and love to others so they may feel your warm embrace and come to yearn more for the day we see you face to face in heaven. Through my brother Jesus, I pray. Amen.'