Confronting Crisis
Read the Bible through:
AM – Psalm 37-41 : PM – Acts 23
IN GRIEF
Genesis 37:34-35
35 “And all his sons and all his daughters arose to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted, and he said, "For I shall go down into the grave to my son in mourning." Thus his father wept for him.”
Read the Bible through:
AM – Psalm 37-41 : PM – Acts 23
IN GRIEF
Genesis 37:34-35
35 “And all his sons and all his daughters arose to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted, and he said, "For I shall go down into the grave to my son in mourning." Thus his father wept for him.”
When we lose something or someone precious to us, we grieve. Jacob’s loss of his most favored son was overwhelming. Like Jacob, we think we will grieve forever. The relentless, pounding waves of grief threaten to pull us under. However, our compassionate, merciful God can calm these stormy waves.
To recover from loss, we must receive the comfort offered by God. Our Father has borne grief over His Son. Our Savior is “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” (Isa. 53:3). Thus, we mourn in the presence of One who truly understands our pain He promises His comfort for those who grieve (Matt. 5:4).
We also must accept comfort from friends and family. We need not go through grief alone. It is not wise to refuse comfort as Jacob did.
The Holy Spirit consoles us and people around us during loss. Whose comfort do you need to receive?
Lord, I am grateful for Your comfort in times of grief.
