Steven A. Bush - March 9, 2025
Vessels of Mercy, Comfort, & Love
2 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." (ESV) Besides this awesome title God has chosen for Himself, what a rich promise is offered for any of us travailing through difficulties. Apparently, even as our afflictions are accomplishing God's purposes for us, they're also preparing us to minister to those similarly afflicted, even lending our shoulders to catch the tears of those who may be suffering some trial or mourning a terrible loss. Therefore, rather than burdensome, for God to call us to be His vessels of mercy, comfort, and love should be considered a very great privilege indeed!
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Hebrews 2:10-18, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7