God Attribute, 25

 ~ Comforts ~

 

This Series  ~  This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Scripture  ~  “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.  Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer.  Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.  And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation” (2 Corinthians 1:3-7).

 

“May Your unfailing love be my comfort” (Psalm 119:76 NIV).

 

Comment  ~  The Word of God is also a source of comfort for the believer.  “This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your Word has given me life” (Psalm 119:50). 

 

We are to become increasingly like Christ.  Just as God comforts us, we are to be a source of comfort to others.

 

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others” (2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT). 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Why Trust God? 19

 ~ God Is Ultimately in Control of Our Health (Exodus 6of12) ~

 

Introduction  ~  “Abundant Life Now” previously provided a list of Biblical of examples of fearing / reverencing God (217 posts).  In this current series we look at Biblical accounts that demonstrate that we can fully trust God.  Initially we posted seven general reasons for trusting God.  We are currently looking at passages from all 66 books of Scripture which demonstrate a reason for trusting our Creator. 

 

Scripture  ~  “And it will become fine dust in all the land of Egypt, and it will cause boils that break out in sores on man and beast throughout all the land of Egypt” (Exodus 9:9).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Question – Jesus, 139

 ~ Regarding Traps ~

 

Introduction  ~  This series is about questions involving Jesus.  Some were asked by individuals involved with Jesus Christ while He walked on earth.  Others are questions that Jesus Christ asked others.  We will look at questions on over 160 topics (some may split into two or more posts).  Even so, it is far from an exhaustive list. 

 

Scripture  ~  “Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words.  They came to him and said, ‘Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity.  You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.  Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?  Should we pay or shouldn’t we?’

 

“But Jesus knew their hypocrisy.  ‘Why are you trying to trap me?’ he asked. ‘Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.’  They brought the coin, and he asked them, ‘Whose portrait is this?  And whose inscription?’  ‘Caesar’s, they replied.

 

“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Give to Caesar what is Caesars and to God what is God’s.’  And they were amazed at Him” (Mark 12:13-17 niv).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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