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The God of All Comfort
By: Kim Garrett
Friday, January 30, 2026
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
In this broken world, challenges and heartaches come at us from all directions. If we're not careful, we can get overwhelmed or discouraged. Prolonged discouragement eventually becomes a thief; it holds us down, steals our purpose, robs our joy, and chokes our hope. Yet, the God of all comfort promises to lovingly encourage and comfort us.
Scripture urges us to look beneath our troubles to find biblical gems; those divine blessings given to us by our Heavenly Father:
- Burdens and discouragements thrust us closer to God's presence. When we draw close to Him, we'll find the help, comfort, encouragement, and strength we need (Psalm 34:18).
- When we learn how to successfully navigate life's trials, our willingness to completely trust God increases. When we completely trust God in the middle of our trials, it anchors us firmly in His faithfulness (Hebrews 6:18-19).
- The hardships that come with belonging to Christ (relationship challenges, being falsely accused, being rejected for our faith, etc.), help us grow spiritually. As we keep growing, we are slowly conformed into Christ's image (2 Corinthians 1:5).
- When we learn how to rise above our circumstances, we start to see life through heaven's lens. Our spiritual endurance increases, and our weaknesses become places for God to display His power within us (1 Corinthians 12:9).
How we handle life's burdens and discouragements can become a testimony that encourages others. People are drawn to someone they can identify with, especially someone who has been-there, done-that in a trial similar to theirs. People are curious about someone who has "walked through the fire" with God at their side, especially when they seem to have survived it unscathed.
In essence, our sufferings have a purpose; they equip and prepare us for future ministry opportunities (2 Corinthians. 1:4). But remember, we can't share what we don't possess! We don't usually enjoy being in a trial, but God does say He will comfort us in them. He comforts us so we will be able to comfort someone else, and that's how ministry happens! When we share the comfort we've found, God's kingdom is expanded.
Staying calm and completely trusting God in our trials proclaims who God is to others. It also testifies what's He done, what He's doing, and what He will do in us and through us. Your Heavenly Father the God of all comfort!