2
Cor. 1:3 KJV, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
The
word “mercies” means compassion, pity and mercy. It means looking upon people
in need and having compassion and mercy upon every one of us. Take note that
God is not the God of mercies but the Father
of mercies. His very nature and behavior toward us is that of a Father, not of a God. He is our Father, a Father who is merciful and
compassionate. Notice the word mercies
is plural. God does not show mercy just once, but showers His mercies upon us continuously. Isn’t our
Father in heaven great?
How
do we know that God is “the Father of mercies” and the “God of all comfort”? Because of Jesus Christ. God is “the
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” It was God… who “so loved the world that He
gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish,
but have everlasting life” (Jn.3:16).
Dorothy: What led me into
this devotion? I was going through some ‘anguish’ time and I was wondering how
I could be of some comfort. I decided to pick up one of the devotional book. I
came across this story that really impressed me. I knew that God, the Father
was really all caring Father. It’s amazing He comforts me with this story.
*Thomas
Moore (1779-1852) was an Irish songwriter, singer, and poet. His talents
brought joy to many yet, tragically, his personal life was troubled by repeated
heartaches, including the death of all five of his children during his
lifetime. Moore’s personal wounds make these words of his all the more meaningful:
“Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; earth hath no sorrow
that heaven cannot heal.” This moving statement reminds us that meeting with
God in prayer can bring healing to the troubled soul.
*The
apostle Paul also saw how our heavenly Father can provide solace to the hurting
heart. To the believers at Corinth he wrote: “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 tribulation” (2Cor.1:3-4). We need to be reminded that
God’s comfort and healing come through prayer. As we confide in our Father, we
can experience peace and the beginning of healing for our wounded hearts. For
truly “earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” [*Written
by Dennis Fisher, Our Daily Bread]
Song: If You Know the Lord
If
you know the Lord, you need nobody else,
To
see you through the darkest night.
You
can walk alone, you only need the Lord
To
keep you on the road marked right.
Take
time to pray, every day;
And
when you’re heading home,
He’ll
show you the way.
If
you know the Lord, you need nobody else,
To
see the light, God’s wonderful Light.
(Inspiring Choruses)
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