by Audrey Frank @AudreyCFrank
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
Each month, we tuck a bit of money back into our savings account. It’s automatic and has been a great help in times of need.
God’s comfort is much like our savings account. When we turn to Him in our struggles, when we trust His promises during suffering, He comforts us. What we may not realize is that in the process, we are accruing a surplus for a later time of need.
But unlike my bank savings account, God’s comfort account is intended for others. Hurting people who will come into my life needing the comfort God once gave me.
You see, what we receive from God is not only for our good but for the good of humanity.
As writers, we have a long reach into the world.
