“OUR GREATEST COMFORT”

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

Psalm 147:3

Some people believe in God but think that knowing Him personally is out of reach. They are convinced that God created the world, set it in motion, and now watches from a distance.

The Bible says otherwise. Scripture reveals that God is a personal deity. Yes, He created all things and looks closely at every detail of it, especially when it comes to 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. 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 were always there to care for them.

That same care is given to believers. 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, our greatest desires, and 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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