04/09/2020
Prophetic perspective on trials by Chris McMahan:
2 Corithians 1:3-4 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.
Suffering equips you for service.
The Lord is saying...
When you are afflicted and suffer, I come alongside you. This is part of My earthly ministry to you - to comfort. For you must remember, someday all things will be made right again; and on that day you will have no pain. And so, on that Day, My ministry of comfort during affliction will cease because I will wipe away every tear.
When I minister to you in your pain, receive what I have to offer. My comfort is both a cure and an investment. I AM a healing balm to your pain and fears; and I leave a deposit with you to be invested in the lives of others. Suffering prepares you for service. As I have come alongside of you - now you go and comfort others with the deposit I left in you.
Suffering is not a vain affliction, but rather an open door ministry. Will you receive My comfort today and join Me in ministry?
PRAYER: Dear God, We thank you for your comfort, even when we cannot thank you for the pain that causes us to need it. We thank you that you never leave us or forsake us, but come alongside us when we are hurting. Please show us who we can minister to today with the love and comfort you have deposited in us for that very purpose. Open our eyes to see the needs of others and to bring Your comfort to their lives. In Jesus name, Amen.