“OUR GREAT COMFORTER”

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” 

Psalm 147:3 

Deists believe in a Supreme Being who created the universe but does not intervene in human lives. According to their belief, God created the world, set it in motion, and now watches from a distance. Their philosophy does not involve sacred books or prophets; rather, they depend on science and logic to make sense of the world. They assume that God does not answer prayers, perform miracles, or help people in any way.

The Bible says otherwise. Scripture reveals that God is a personal deity. He created all things and looks closely at every detail, especially human beings—the very ones He made in His image and likeness.

In our verse of the day, the Psalmist writes about the Lord’s closeness to His people. He contrasts God power and might with His intimate, tender care for people who are suffering. He uses medical terms describing a careful caregiver wrapping torn flesh and knitting it back together. The active form, present tense of the verbs shows that restoration comes from God, not from human effort.

God’s personal relationship with people can be seen in how He related to Abraham and his descendants, the Israelites. Despite all the disciplining, wars, and famines the Israelites had to experience, God’s loving hands have always been there to care for them. 

That same care is given to Christians today. God knows our thoughts regardless of who we are, what we do, or where we are. He searches our hearts and minds and knows everything found in them. He knows what makes us happy; He knows our greatest desires; He understands our deepest needs. He also understands our weaknesses and turns them into strengths. He is a God who cares.

That’s why God came to earth two thousand years ago, put on human flesh, and lived with His creation. He ate, slept, perspired, and got hungry—just like you and me. He felt joy, anger, and sadness. Because He attended parties, He knew what it meant to celebrate. But because He attended funerals, He also knew what it meant to mourn. He connects to us on a personal level because He is a personal (dear, close, intimate) God.

In times of pain and suffering, we can turn to God’s word to receive comfort and peace. Our greatest comfort during times of distress comes from Jesus, our personal Lord.

Pursue the Savior today!

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