When a crisis arises, the worst mistake you and I can make is to pretend that nothing is wrong. To find relief from our problems, we must first acknowledge them and the inner despair they cause. Only then can we embrace the “Father of all mercies and the God of all comfort,” as we read in 2 Corinthians 1:3.

Unfortunately, too often when we Christians face trials, we forget to look to God for comfort. “I’m such a nice person,” we say. “Why does God allow these things to happen to me?” One reason we experience trials is to enable us to comfort others who are hurting. Christians who are walking with the Lord have much to share regarding the comfort and peace God has given them in times of deep need or despair.

As a Christian, have you met the true Comforter? Do others turn to you for counsel because they sense God’s comforting presence in your life? Or are you a Christian who tends to complain about everything? Do you blame God for your own failures? It must grieve our Lord deeply to hear some of the ridiculous things we complain about when He has given us so much. He must ache when He sees His children facing adversity yet refusing to call upon Him for comfort. Why wait? Call on the God of all comfort”right now. Then share God’s comfort with others who are hurting.

This is Luis Palau.