works of mercy: comfort the afflicted by ric gustafson
To those with afflictions, it is comforting to know that others have had the same affliction. God suffered when he sent his only Son to suffer for us. II Corinthians 1:4-6 says that God comforts us in all our afflictions. It is comforting to know others have gone through our afflictions and that Jesus suffered for us and won. The comfort is knowing that others came through the suffering we are experiencing and came to God's dwelling place. Revelation 21 says that God will wipe away all tears from our eyes. Because of shared suffering, we are comforted in our afflictions. Comforting the afflicted is a spiritual act of mercy.
research help: ' The Work of Mercy' by Mark P Shea
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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