Comfort My People

COMFORT MY PEOPLE

Isaiah 40:1

“‘Comfort, comfort My people,’ says your Lord.”

Whenever Scripture repeats a command, God isn’t suggesting it; He requires it. As a loving Father, God doesn’t want His kids to wallow in misery. He commands comfort for the hurting. What can possibly comfort destroyed lives? Aching hearts? What blocks nightmares? How can devastated people find the will live?

One of the most deserving persons to dawdle in sorrow shows us how to be happy. She lived through one of the most horrific experiences, ever. Meet one hundred-nine year old Alice Herz-Sommer. She is the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor. (During World War II, over six million Jews were killed.) Let’s ask her, “What’s the secret of you feeling so good at your age?”

Alice answers, “Optimism. Look for the good. Life is beautiful, extremely beautiful. We have to be thankful that we are living. I know about the bad things, but I look only for the good things.”

You may wonder how Alice can say that, after what she survived. She must have found comfort. She wants to share her victory with others. Whenever tragedy befalls people, we grieve. Eventually, we stand up and choose to move forward. That day begins our healing. Alice chose to see the good and the beauty in life. She chose gratitude, and counted her blessings. Alice chose life.

“Look out Danny!” Benjy yelled as he crashed into him while they rode bikes on a black-topped alley. Danny fell down, and Benjy fell on top of him. “I told you to look out,” Benjy scolded.

Danny wailed loudly, holding his bloody knee. “EEOOOH!”

“I’m sorry, Danny. I couldn’t stop. I’ll get Mom.”

Eileen ran to her son’s aid. “Danny!” she said, cradling him in her arms. “Benjy, fill a bucket with some water, and bring me the first-aid kit!” She cooed, rocking Danny back and forth. “Shhhhh, honey. Everything will be all right. You’re my tough strong man. Mommy loves you soooo much. Hush, my baby.”

By the time Benjy returned with the water and first-aid kit, Danny was barely whimpering.

Moms, dads, teachers and friends know how to comfort the hurting. We received orders from our heavenly Father, who commands us to comfort His people.

Take Home Nugget

Some cry babies wallow in their pain way too long. This is not healthy. Our heavenly Father knows that self-pity is not good for our souls. He wants us to be comforted. The time for hurting ends. The time for healing begins when we count our blessings—drawing close to God.

People choose to stop whining and move forward. We’re shown that it’s best to be grateful, count our blessings and smile.

Healing after hurting isn’t an option, it’s our divine duty.

J.D Griffith

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