Comfort

There are so many distressing things occupying the headlines these days, it can be hard to wrap your head around them. When will the madness end?

The people who lived in Bible times were no strangers to atrocity. But many were also well acquainted with the character of God—a loving, protecting Father quick to console His people. He comforted them then and comforts us now.  These verses remind us that with God on our side, there’s nothing to fear.

• Deuteronomy 31:8
  It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

• Lamentations 3:22-23
  The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

• John 14:27
  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

• John 16:33
  I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.