MESSAGE FROM THE ALTARDEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 13/06/2021.BE COMFORTED.

2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-53. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4. who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.5. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.(NIV) It is obvious that we are not in the best of times. The Covid-19 Pandemic nearly brought the whole world to a standstill. Many souls perished. The world economy experienced a dangerous downturn. In my part of the world, Nigeria, the picture is pathetic as insecurity besieges the country. Many have become so traumatized that they have become comfortless. The world is groaning. Evil perpetrators dominate the scene. The sigh of hopelessness pervade the atmosphere. Yet, such worldly predicament should not be the portion of the children of God for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ prepared us for times like this. Jesus Christ told us as a matter of fact that in this world we would experience tribulations, though He was quick to assure us of victory over dire situations. All we needed to do to be comforted and remain comforted is to surrender ourselves, in totality, to His dominion as we prepare to live courageously here and hereafter have everlasting rest in His Kingdom. In the name of Jesus Christ, every situation must receive Divine solution. It is an assurance. It is our heritage in the Lord. Our God is awesomely faithful and He will never leave us forsaken as we cleave to Him. If that be the case, and I am confident in it being the case, then we are not alone in our woes for God is with us. Therefore, we are not comfortless for our God comforts us. If, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God comforts us, then should we not hasten to introduce this same Jesus Christ to others that they may be recipients of Divine grace ? Let the comforted seek out the comfortless and bring succour into their lives. It is time to be your neighbour’s keeper for with faith in the supremacy of our Lord Jesus Christ over every situation, we are assured of victory over the viciousness enveloping us. Therefore, beloved, as you press forward towards fulfilment, entertain neither fear nor distractions inimical to your joy for you are not comfortless. God is already opening doors for your breakthrough; for your celebrations. It is happening now. Hold your peace for you will surely testify to the faithfulness of our awesome God, in the precious name of Jesus Christ. Congratulations. Shalom.