Today we are reading 2 Corinthians 1. In this chapter we read about how Paul is blessed through affliction. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 ESV When was the most recent time that you suffered? What did you learn? How does your experience prepare you to help others who suffer? Who helped you during your time of suffering? May God bless you to be wonderful helper! Pastor Tim
