God does not remove every trial — but He never withholds His comfort.
“…the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation…”
— 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
We live in a world filled with trial, trouble, and tribulation. Jesus Himself warned believers, “In the world ye shall have tribulation.” Salvation does not exempt us from sorrow, and being born again does not remove every burden.
This world is not our home — we are pilgrims passing through — but thank God, we do not walk this journey comfortless. Scripture gives us clear truths for the Christian who finds themselves in need of comfort.
THE SOURCE OF OUR COMFORT
v.3 — “Blessed be God… the God of all comfort”
The believer does not need to search for comfort in temporary things. Our comfort does not come from circumstances, possessions, or people — it comes from an eternal source. God Himself is the wellspring of mercy and the origin of true comfort.
When hearts are broken and answers are scarce, the Christian can rest in this truth: our comfort comes from God.
THE SCOPE OF OUR COMFORT
v.3 — “the God of all comfort”
That one word — all — tells us everything we need to know. God’s comfort is not limited in supply, nor restricted by situation. There is no sorrow He cannot soothe and no burden He cannot carry with us.
In sickness or uncertainty…
in grief or distress…
in battle or confusion…
God is able to comfort in all of it.
THE SCHEME OF OUR COMFORT
v.4 — “that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble”
God never comforts without purpose. He strengthens us so that we might strengthen others. The comfort we receive becomes a testimony — a tool God uses to minister through us.
No trial is wasted when God is allowed to work through it. What comforts you today may one day be the very thing God uses to help someone else tomorrow.
During an evangelistic meeting at the Salvation Army in Chicago, a preacher spoke on the sympathy of Christ. After the service, a grieving man approached him and said, “If your wife had just died like mine has, you wouldn’t be saying what you’re saying.”
Only days later, the evangelist’s own wife was tragically killed in a train accident. Her funeral was held in the same building where those words had been spoken.
God would soon teach him firsthand the depth of the comfort he had preached.
