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. (2 Corinthians 1:4)
Why is this happening to me?
Have you ever found yourself in a difficult time, and found yourself uttering those words? If not, you probably will someday. Being a Christian does not shield us from problems, trials, or tests. On the contrary, it sometimes seems to increase their frequency!
But Paul reminds us in this verse that such problems are not without purpose. When we graduate from the school of tribulation, we are equipped to help others when they enter the same hallowed halls. When we look back on how God helped us through, we can comfort others who are still in the midst of the trial.
When you've come through the hard time (and you will), thank God for His care and deliverance, and then seek opportunities to comfort others who are going through it.
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