A Soothing Balm
July 2, 2020
by Patty Kamahele, Administrative Assistant
A couple of years ago my husband lost his oldest brother, then his youngest brother, his namesake uncle, a lifelong friend, and then a father-figure—all within a span of six months. Tremendous loss in a short amount of time to say the least.
However, in the midst of his own hurt and pain he ministered to others as their friend or family member. And as a pastor he performed most all of their memorial services. So difficult and yet he was such an example during that time as he stayed faithful to the Lord, received the comfort God wanted to give his heart, and used that comfort to help others.
God can use the past pain in our lives to help ease the pain of others.
His Word says, “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” (2 Corinthians 1:4)
The definition of comfort is “to call near, to console, to strengthen, to encourage.”
Do you know someone who is need of comfort? Someone who may feel alone during this time of social distancing? Someone who is hurting? May you be that conduit of love from whom God’s encouragement flows, a soothing balm to ease their pain.
Or are you personally in need of that same comfort today? May I encourage you to draw near to Jesus to receive the loving solace He so wants to give your heart and soul. His Holy Spirit is the great Comforter, Helper, and Defender to help us through the difficulties of this life.
May we be a comforter to others in their time of need, and may we call out to the Lord when we are the ones in need of His comforting touch.
Prayer: Lord, we have no idea all of what another person along our path might be going through. I pray you would help us take the time to listen to them and reach out to the hurt they might be experiencing. And if we are going through a painful time ourselves, may You be the One we run to and receive the comfort You want to give our hearts. May You bring a caring friend to come alongside us. In the Name of the One who knew pain—and who knows ours—Jesus.
If you're going through a difficult time, may you receive the hope and comfort from the song "Rescue" by Lauren Daigle. WATCH IT HERE.
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