Scripture:
2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
Observation:
Paul shares with the church the great pain and distress that he has felt and experienced. He shares that in the darkness God was his comfort.
Application:
Depression, darkness and discomfort is to be expected in the life of a believer. Even when walking in step with the spirit in every way we are not immune to emotional distress or even depression. However we do have a place to go in our darkness. God is the comforter of those in distress. A few things…
-it’s ok to not be ok. Putting on a happy face isn’t always possible. Everybody has darker times.
-I don’t have to stay there. God offers me the comfort I need in the darkness.
-God uses other people to help us during our dark times. Paul had Titus. We have our Titus’ as well.
-Be a Titus to someone today. I can be a bright light in someone’s darkness.
Prayer:
Father help me remember that sometimes life is dark. Help me know where I can go for relief. Also help me be a light to others to offer comfort in distress.