COMFORT

Psalm 94:19-22, John 14:16-18

Before Jesus left earth, He told His disciples “Peace I leave with you… Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”  God is a god of peace.  In the passage above, the Holy Spirit is called the Comforter.  He is a spirit of Comfort.  In the midst of trouble or stress, believers have the person of the Holy Spirit who will bring peace and comfort to every situation.  There are many ways to deal with stress.  Many times we can relax with distractions like sports, movies and TV; we can alter our thinking with caffeine, energy drinks, alcohol, or other substances; or we can de-stress by talking with friends or our spouse.  These things can be healthy or unhealthy, but people who have received Jesus Christ into their heart have the Holy Spirit as the ultimate provider of comfort.  Times of prayer and worship draw us closer to the Comforter, who is able to wash away every care.  Psalms 34 says “I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears.”  Whatever situation we are in, and whatever pressures we may be feeling, the Holy Spirit is available to us.  As we draw closer to Him in prayer, we learn more about His personality.  We are able to draw comfort and peace from His presence.  He is an ever-present help in time of need.  May you receive the comfort of God today!