The God of All Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:3-4, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
When the storm is raging all around us it may seem that there is no comfort. We may even feel God has left us. But it is in these times when He is closest and cares the most. You never know when you will need the Lord’s comfort the most. When tomorrow seems to be totally out of reach don’t reach for tomorrow reach for God’s hand.
As storms tore through the southern states recently many there had to feel as if the world was coming to an end. For some it did for others a new day dawned and as they looked at what was once a home they saw God was standing holding them close.
We all have faced trials and problems in our lives and while we are in the midst is the time we should know God is sheltering us and caring for us. Sure it is hard to feel comforted or protected as all around you is crumbling and your world is crashing down. The Father of mercies and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation is standing at our side.
The only thing more freighting than the storm would be not knowing the Father of all comfort. Many do not know God and His grace and theirs is a lonely and scary world. For those who are in the Hands of Almighty God what a comfort to know He is in control even as all appears lost. I am reminded of a versa of a hymn written by Thomas A. Dorsey shortly after he lost his family. “Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, and let me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn, through the storm, through the night, Lead me to the light; Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.”
The Lord of all comfort will shield us as the storm rages and will lead us out of the storm and if we will but take His hand. You may be facing a problem too big to face alone or a grief to great to bear. Put your hand in the Lord’s. Take comfort in Him and lean on His everlasting arms and let Him lead you home.