Title: Our comfort overflows
For the Christian who suffers for the sake of the gospel, and for some to the point of total despair that they would welcome death, there will come a superabounding flow of consolation from the Lord Jesus whom they serve with unquestionable devotion.
Suffering, as a Christian, cannot be avoided, and so is the comfort that would wash away every trace of trouble, for as long as the church is joined together in prayer and in sharing their material substance with those who are afflicted beyond measure.
The church needs to understand that suffering is a vital element in Christian service; and those who would suffer hardships and persecution for preaching the gospel would bring with them the promise of comfort from the Lord and which is sorely needed by the people of God.
