Devotion for Today

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Jesus is Our Comforter

January 28, 2013

. . . our Lord Jesus Christ . . . which hath loved us . . . comfort your hearts . . .
–2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

Christ is the answer to sorrow. When Harry Lauder, the great Scottish comedian, received word that his son had been killed in France, he said, “In a time like this, there are three courses open to man: He may give way to despair and become bitter. He may endeavor to drown his sorrow in drink or in a life of wickedness. Or he may turn to God.” In your sorrow, turn to God. There are thousands of people who have turned to God, but you may be still carrying your burdens. God begs of you, “Cast all your care on me, for I care for you” (1 Peter 5:7). You who must go through the valley of the shadow of death, you who must say goodbye to those whom you have loved, you who suffer privation and misery, you who are unjustly persecuted for righteousness’ sake—take heart, take courage. Our Christ is more than adequate for sorrow.

Prayer for the day

In sorrow, Jesus, Your comfort will take all the bitterness and longing away and give me courage to face the heartache. Your grace will console me and Your arms will support me. Thank You, dear Lord.

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44 Comments

olajide says 1.28.2013, 11:26 p.m.

I thank God for the word of exoltation and comfort, I miss my dad early and my mum while in tertiary institution, ever since then I feels pain in my sprit whenever I felt their vaccum but to the glory of God the word through BGEA and others relieves

olajide says 1.28.2013, 11:26 p.m.

I thank God for the word of exaltation and comfort, I miss my dad early and my mum while in tertiary institution, ever since then I feels pain in my spirit whenever I felt their vacuum but to the glory of God the word through BGEA

Hodia says 1.28.2013, 9:20 p.m.

Amen... I know HE always and forever will be.

mary ruth says 1.28.2013, 7:17 p.m.

So needed this.

Nick says 1.28.2013, 1:53 p.m.

Its those moments that everything in your universe collides and you are severely shaken that we lean on the lord and thru all the pain he refines us in the fire. Praise god!!!!!!!

Pastor Shakeel Siddique says 1.28.2013, 1:01 p.m.

Awesome word ,, I really love the way Billy Graham Speak the Comforting Power of Christ Lord ,,

Ojulu Obang says 1.28.2013, 12:21 a.m.

I lost my brother and I was in pain but I realized that Jesus is the only one that can comfort me."

Nettie Salazar says 1.28.2013, 11:43 a.m.

This is so fitting today ,today marks the 4 year anniversary of the death of my sister in law. I loved her very much!

l - l says 1.28.2013, 09:41 a.m.

As JESUS is our eternity, we mustn't lose sight along the way within our experiences of suffering, for, one glorious day He will wipe all tears from our eyes. Amen (Hallelujah!)

Loi says 1.28.2013, 09:21 a.m.

God understands our heartaches and sorrows. He still wants us to come to Him. He understands our emotions our hurts, our needs. When friends are long gone, Him remains by our sides. "Cast your cares on The Lord and He shall sustain you". Amen, Amen!!

HOOTIE says 1.28.2013, 08:13 a.m.

Turning to God, 'casting our anxieties' is of course the path to choose....watching others suffer through the loss of a loved one is a painful reality...Stay close always.

Gerry says 1.28.2013, 07:57 a.m.

My deepest prayer for any unbeliever having lost a loved one is to ask God to comfort you. To try and endure such a loss on your own is truly frightening.

Joe says 1.28.2013, 07:41 a.m.

Amen.

Bella says 1.27.2013, 6:23 p.m.

When we close to God no matter how tough is our trial,He is always there to comfort us..Thank you Jesus

Isabel says 1.28.2012, 11:32 p.m.

Jesus has comforted me indeed, I feel his awesome presence when ever am scared to take certain steps in life, JESUS IS MY COMFORTER

Betty says 1.28.2012, 11:04 p.m.

I think there should be a Billy Graham day too! Thank you for all you've done to show are world how much God loves us.

Helen says 1.28.2012, 6:23 p.m.

I was thinking today that there should be a Billy Graham Day. We have a Martin Luthur King Jr. Day and other days to celebrate people who have made a difference in our lives. Billy Graham has changed so many lives by pointing them to Jesus.

Jim says 1.28.2012, 4:52 p.m.

Thank God for this site! I've only been online a short time, and the screen reader software I use is a divine gift, from the One who shares our sorrows and our joys!

Daniel says 1.28.2012, 09:31 a.m.

I am happy that Jesus is alive and he is our savior.

Darla says 1.28.2012, 08:23 a.m.

I lost my oldest daughter on Oct 7. She was only 33. I thank God for helping us through this. Pray for my family. Thanks

Gerry says 1.28.2012, 08:09 a.m.

We will all experience deep pain and anguish when we lose a loved. This is normal. We may be believers but we are still human. The difference is as Children of God, he will comfort us in an amazing way during those difficult times.

Milka says 1.28.2012, 06:04 a.m.

Amen it is right on time

Nana says 1.28.2012, 05:15 a.m.

Another inspiring devotion! Amen and thank you BGEA!

rick says 1.28.2012, 05:02 a.m.

its taken a long time and still not there, but learning to praise Jesus in the storm.. for my situation doesn't change who he is, thank you Jesus for never leaving me or forsaking me.

Tessy says 1.28.2012, 01:53 a.m.

Thank you Lord Jesus. Its comforting to know you are always there. Even in this world that has turned upside down.

Tessy says 1.28.2012, 01:53 a.m.

Thank you Lord Jesus. Its comforting to know you are always there. Even in this world that has turned upside down.

Annie says 1.26.2012, 06:27 a.m.

I thank You my Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, You always comfort my heart, and stablish me in every good word and work.....! I would like express my gratitude to You LORD, the SOURCE of our lives.....! Amen!

Melanie says 3.31.2011, 2:42 p.m.

We just found out that my Mother has cancer. She and my Dad are my best friends. It has been so difficult. I am trying to give this all to God, but I burst into tears whenever anyone asks about her and I cry over just about everything. I feel so helpless. I am trying very hard to trust God.

janice mendonca says 2.1.2011, 09:30 a.m.

i really get to learn so much every day, I just can't imagine, we are nothing with out our Lord...he is our redeemer our provider everything ...with him we all are lifted up high.....I know he is always with me to guide me...

kiran says says 1.29.2011, 01:49 a.m.

Yes, it is true that Jesus is my hiding place and great comforter in my sorrows and pains....

Irlanda says 1.28.2011, 10:33 p.m.

I really and truly believe that Jesus is our comforter. When loved ones have passed I go to the bible and to the concordance and I look for joy, pain and peace. Also, I believe when we are stricken with grief he opens his arms wide and says I am here in your sorrow. He may also say for us to embrace him and he will say its okay I am here for you can weep on my shoulders. So yup, Jesus is definitely, Jesus is our comforter.

Cheryl says 1.28.2011, 2:10 p.m.

Thank you for sharing these words of comfort, God Bless

Linda says 1.28.2011, 12:46 a.m.

I thank God for Billy Graham and now his Son Franklin, they are truly blessed, so many lives have been saved through this Ministry. I believe in Jesus Christ, I believe he died for my sins, and rose from the dead, and now he sits at the right hand of the Father. Whenever God calls me, I want to go to Heaven to be with my Lord and Savior.

Bridgette says 1.28.2011, 12:35 a.m.

Thank you for the encouragement. I am so glad to know that I can cast (throw) ALL my cares on Jesus for He careth for me. The WORD of the Lord declares that He is a VERY present help in the time of trouble. He's closest to me when I'm in my lowest, my deepest places. To God be the Glory, for all the great things He has and is doing.

sharon says 1.28.2011, 10:33 a.m.

God uses the afflictions to draw us to his word, in Psalms 119:71 it says it was good for me to be afflicted that i might learn your decrees. We can in confidence say this when looking back on the trial and seeing how God used it to draw us closer to him, he is so good and loves us soooo much, to HIM be the glory forever and ever amen.

mary says 1.28.2011, 09:36 a.m.

Thank you for the message. I feel alot better knowing that God is closest to me in times of sorrow...

Karen says 1.28.2011, 09:33 a.m.

I agree, Sam. One of my favorite Psalms is 34:18: "The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Jesus is the only one who can heal our brokenness. He not only makes us whole again (if we ask Him); but he fashions a stronger person than we ever were before. Thank you dear Lord for your blessings through our pain!

kangli says 1.28.2011, 09:23 a.m.

This really touched me... I always have trouble leaning on Christ completely because of many reasons, but still He has been faithful.

festus says 1.28.2011, 08:59 a.m.

I think this message to go to God in sorrow has provide succor to my pain as Bible says banish pain and grief from your life.

Susan says 1.28.2011, 08:55 a.m.

Thank you Jesus for walking with me in my time of sorrow. I feel you beside me comforting me. You are a wonderful Father.

Gerry says 1.28.2011, 08:18 a.m.

I cannot imagine watching a loved one die without God's amazing peace and supernatural comfort helping through that difficult time. I lost my Father (and best friend) in a prolonged, difficult way. Without God's exraordnary daily comfort I could never have endured the pain. Thank you Lord for your mercy.

sam says 1.28.2011, 04:07 a.m.

God is closest to those in sorrow. And it is such times that refines us into apt servants of Christ for others to be shown His light.

Gordon says 1.28.2011, 02:30 a.m.

My trust is in Jesus in good times and bad. I know He is always there for me.

mick says 1.27.2011, 10:57 a.m.

We need to lean more on the Caring Comforter to carry us through.