Friday, August 23, 2019

TIM Good morning, I’m Tim Wise, Senior Adult Minister and Sanctuary Choir Director at Central. As followers of Jesus, we should take comfort in the knowledge that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. When we face times of hardship and trouble, we should turn to God for guidance. But God’s comfort isn’t just for us, but it is also for us to be able to comfort others. As second Corinthians Chapter 1 tells us, “When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” When we find ourselves taking comfort in God, we can then ourselves offer the same peace to those around us. This can be part of our evangelistic mission as followers of Jesus. Take comfort in God’s love and grace, and then may we be empowered to share that love and grace to those with whom we interact. Verse 6 says “For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you.” Take comfort, be comforted, and offer comfort. Amen.