"The God of All Comfort"

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort." -2 Corinthians 1:3.

This Bible verse indicates that God can help his faithful servants to endure any problem or challenge that they may face.  One way that Jehovah may provide comfort is through a friend or a loved one who shares the same beliefs.

Leonardo, who lost his father, remembers as experience that brought him strength and comfort.  He had just arrived home, and when he remembered that no one was there, he began to cry uncontrollably. He went to a nearby park and sat on a bench, where he continued to cry. In the midst of his tears, he pleaded for God's help. Suddenly, a van stopped nearby, and Leonardo recognized  that the driver was one of his Christian brothers. The brother was making deliveries and had taken a wrong turn. His presence was enough to console Leonardo.

On one occasion, a widower was feeling alone and very depressed. He could not stop crying because everything seemed so dark. He beseeched God for help. While he was praying, the phone rang. It was his granddaughter. He recalls:  "Our brief conversation was enough to give me renewed courage.  I could not help but feel that her phone call was the answer to a prayer for help. 

Next time:Bringing Comfort to Others

From the Watchtower magazine, 2008