2 Corinthians 1.4 - Comfort in Community

2 Corinthians 1.4 - Comfort in Community

Long ago Paul plead with the church in Corinth to get and give God’s comfort. He knew - that comfort restored his troubled soul. Now he urges his children in the Father of mercies, many who were estranged from him, to drink deeply from the God of all comfort. Notice the important plurality –– “the church of God…with all the saints.” God comforts “us” in all “our” affliction. Just how will this happen? Sitting in church service? It can start there. But real comfort requires engaging in meaningful conversation, changing your schedule to spend quality time with others, remembering to pray for your brothers and sisters, striving to understand and appreciate those who are different from you, sharing insights from Scripture that will encourage, and even being willing to challenge and confront when those you love grieve Him who loves us. In short, comfort is received in community.