Encouragement Of The Scriptures

We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Romans 15:1-7

There are things that we think make us comfortable, but they are not good for us. While we are comfortable, all is not well with the world. Real comfort is not the byproduct of specific foods any more than it is the result of alcohol or money or pleasure or power.

Paul told the church at Rome that the search for comfort can come in the pages of the Bible.

God has given us His Word to draw us to Himself. Through a relationship with Him, He provides the comfort we need to live in a broken world.

God’s Word is a life preserver that keeps the soul from sinking in a sea of trouble.

Our Daily Bread – August 28, 2008