2 Thessalonians 2:16 (NIV)
16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our
Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement
and good hope,
Christ is the answer to sorrow. When Harry Lauder, the great
Scottish comedian, received word that his son had been killed in France, he
said, “In a time like this, there are three courses open to man: He may give
way to despair and become bitter. He may endeavor to drown his sorrow in drink
or in a life of wickedness. Or he may turn to God.” In your sorrow, turn to
God. There are thousands of people who have turned to God, but you may be still
carrying your burdens. God begs of you, “Cast all your cares on me, for I care
for you” (1 Peter 5:7). You who must go through the valley of the shadow of
death, you who must say goodbye to those whom you have loved, you who suffer
privation and misery, you who are unjustly persecuted for righteousness’
sake-take heart, take courage. Our Christ is more than adequate for sorrow.
Thought for today:
Do I go to God for comfort?
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