RECEIVING COMFORT

Many times in our lives we find ourselves in need of comfort; physically, mentally and emotionally. How do we as Christians acquire comfort. Is it always attainable or is it sometimes unavailable? The Bible gives us several options for receiving comfort during our times of need. God has not forsaken us in anything, He has given us "everything that pertains to life and godliness."

THERE ARE 150 SCRIPTURES THAT REFER TO COMFORT OR HELP IN THE NAVES TOPICAL BIBLE

1. Primarily, we should look to God our Father for relief from a distressing situation. 2 Cor 1:3; Isa 51:3

Prayer, meditation and supplications. "Let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Phil 4:7

2. The Holy Spirit is a source of comfort. Acts 9:31

The Paraclete of God. (also found in 1 Cor 14:3) John 14; "I will not leave you comfortless."

3. The Word of God is a strength and a comfort. Rom 15:4; I Thes 4:18

In direct relation to the Word of God we are to comfort one another.

4. One of the gifts of the Spirit is there for us to draw from. Prophecy is God speaking directly to our hearts by His Holy Spirit. 1 Cor 14:3,31.

The Bible says "do not despise prophesying". There is always someone in need of comfort and when prophecy comes it is a comfort to that person in need.

5. Love, in the form of Christ’s love is a real help in times of need. Phil 2:1

The Greek word here for "comfort" means a "stimulating force"

6. The rod and staff of God. Ps 23:4

"The valley of the shadow of death"

7. The love and friendships that we have with the people of God. I Chron 7:22; 19:2; I Thes 5:11

8. Another option that we have is remembering Gods judgments. Ps 119:52

The Proverbs and Psalms speak much of wicked men receiving judgment.

9. The very last place that we should look for comfort is ourselves. Job 9:27

Really, we cannot receive comfort from ourselves.