The Comfort

Comfort food is a relatively new phrase, and the list appears to be quite long: apple pie, chicken noodle soup, macaroni and cheese, fried chicken are listed among others. Interestingly, comfort food lists vary from person to person. What brings warmth and contentment to one person might cause another to shriek in terror. For example, Mr. Bill and the boys love chicken noodle soup with tuna fish sandwiches. Gag & spit, shriek & terror -- that is NOT on my comfort food list!

God's divine comfort is suited for everyone. Before He left the earth, Jesus assured his followers, "I will not leave you comfortless." (John 14:18). The Presence of God brings a sense of comfort words cannot describe; it is best experienced. His nearness alone is comfort. Dustin once tended to fifteen cats, two donkeys, three goats, and a blue jay. Before the owners left, they made provision for the feeding and care of their pets. God sent the Holy Spirit as our Comforter and His Comfort comes to us in so many ways: unexpected notes of encouragement on difficult days, phone calls asking how we're doing, a pot of chicken soup or a pan of warm brownies, the sharing of gifts of love and remembrance, emails saying "I prayed for you today." Sometimes it arrives in simple yet effective quietness. The Father knows our deepest need and how to meet it. He is "good, a Stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him." (Nahum 1:7) Without reservation, He is The Comfort on everybody's list!