Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. — Matthew 5:4
Who hasn’t mourned? All of us have felt grief and loss, sorrow and pain. Here we have God’s heart response to our pain: comfort. The other day my little girl came into my office with a scarcely visible scratch on her foot. For me, it was a delight to pick her up and comfort her and let her know how much I care about her.
Do you want to find the heart of God? I don’t wish on you any new pain, but you may need to feel the pain that is already there to find the comforting heart of God. Our pain may seem like a great forest fire, but, when compared to the comfort of God, it is a smoldering wick falling into the ocean of God’s love.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.