Volume XIV, Page II
Friday November 3, 2006 12 Cheshvan 5767
"Comfort in Praise!"
Believers in Christ often suffer intensely for their Faith in Christ, some to the degree of the Apostles Peter, James and Paul.
It was only through the Promised Comforter, Holy Spirit, that these men were able to endure hardship and persecution for the Praise and Glory of God our Father.
Here I find that Paul, rather than dwelling on the difficult circumstances that he was enduring for the Gospel of Christ, he praises God for HIS abiding comfort and rejoices knowing that others receive comfort in their troubles as well.
The Prize is Worth the Pain, a statement when spoken with deep and compelling compassion, reminds me of the sacrifice which Christ made for me in order that I receive the blessed gift of Holy Spirit into my life.
To be known as someone who professes Christ as my Lord and Savior, I must extend this same Love, Compassion and Comfort to my fellow brothers and sisters in Faith, as well as others who are troubled and hurting, that my Father God extended to me when HE offered HIS own Son as the only one found worthy who could bear my pain and sufferings, redeeming me from the guilt of my sin.
