You're Not Crazy Receiving and Extending the Comfort of the Lord
May 19, 2022
Discover the role of ministers in providing comfort to those in pain. Learn how personal experiences and Scripture's promises can offer hope amidst struggle. The speakers highlight the intertwined nature of suffering and divine love, emphasizing mutual support in church communities. They also discuss the importance of acknowledging feelings of unworthiness and isolation, underscoring the need for church leaders to provide reassurance. Overall, it's a heartfelt exploration of experiencing God's grace through shared suffering.
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Question That Brought Comfort
- Sam Allberry shares a dark season when a question about Jesus not regretting involvement brought him great comfort.
- That question helped him realize Jesus is not a fool and his hope isn’t lost even in failure.
Distress Does Not Separate Us
- Distress, a feeling of profound difficulty, is mentioned in Romans 8 as not separating us from Christ's love.
- This insight assured Sam that his distress did not signal loss of God’s love.
Comforting Suffering Reflects Christ
- Pastors sin and suffer but also care for people who sin and suffer.
- Ministry centrally involves bringing the comfort of the Lord to suffering people, reflecting Jesus who was acquainted with grief without sin.