2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Poor Corinthians! Can you imagine their impatience with Paul’s long, drawn out speeches? In today’s short attention span society, they would have walked out on him. Now don’t laugh people, I’m nowhere as longwinded as him. I just say what I have to say, possibly I have too much to say. (smile) Anyway, let’s see if we can simplify Today’s Bit. Paul appropriately begins by paying homage to God; blessing Him, acknowledging His supremacy; the Father of Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. Now Friends, that’s a very important part of communicating with the Most High: It’s how we should approach Him; with reverence. We’ve got to recognize His status; He’s the First and Foremost, and as such deserves our never ending respect. We approach our fellow men in positions of power, like judges and monarchs with reverence and respect, so why not the most powerful Being in the universe eh? And note people, we don’t do it in either a grovelling or arrogant manner, but in a humble though confident style. That’s the way He likes His followers to behave; approach the throne of grace with confidence. After paying his respects, Bruh Paul then lays it out: He’s the God who comforts us whenever we’re having problems. And that’s not all, but because of the cheer and solace He brings into our lives when we’re hurting, we are then able to reach out to others facing difficult times, with empathy, with that same sympathy and reassurance that God originally bestowed on us. Friends, it’s just like a never ending circle: God comforts us in our times of need, then we turn around and help somebody else in their dark hour, and hopefully, they’ll continue the helping trend, so that we’ll always have somebody helping somebody in difficult times. That’s the way He planned it people! So let’s try and show our appreciation for His comfort and attention by keeping the cycle of empathy and reassurance going nuh. Much LOVE!…each one teach one…each one help one…it makes our Heavenly Father so proud of us…
Poor Corinthians! Can you imagine their impatience with Paul’s long, drawn out speeches? In today’s short attention span society, they would have walked out on him. Now don’t laugh people, I’m nowhere as longwinded as him. I just say what I have to say, possibly I have too much to say. (smile) Anyway, let’s see if we can simplify Today’s Bit. Paul appropriately begins by paying homage to God; blessing Him, acknowledging His supremacy; the Father of Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. Now Friends, that’s a very important part of communicating with the Most High: It’s how we should approach Him; with reverence. We’ve got to recognize His status; He’s the First and Foremost, and as such deserves our never ending respect. We approach our fellow men in positions of power, like judges and monarchs with reverence and respect, so why not the most powerful Being in the universe eh? And note people, we don’t do it in either a grovelling or arrogant manner, but in a humble though confident style. That’s the way He likes His followers to behave; approach the throne of grace with confidence. After paying his respects, Bruh Paul then lays it out: He’s the God who comforts us whenever we’re having problems. And that’s not all, but because of the cheer and solace He brings into our lives when we’re hurting, we are then able to reach out to others facing difficult times, with empathy, with that same sympathy and reassurance that God originally bestowed on us. Friends, it’s just like a never ending circle: God comforts us in our times of need, then we turn around and help somebody else in their dark hour, and hopefully, they’ll continue the helping trend, so that we’ll always have somebody helping somebody in difficult times. That’s the way He planned it people! So let’s try and show our appreciation for His comfort and attention by keeping the cycle of empathy and reassurance going nuh. Much LOVE!…each one teach one…each one help one…it makes our Heavenly Father so proud of us…
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