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Comforted to Be a Comforter

May 8, 2026 | Spiritual Growth

comfortEven though we are Christians and have eternal life, we all will experience trouble. However, we have God’s promise that He will comfort us when we encounter difficult times. Second Corinthians 1:3-4 say, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

Comfort means to soothe, console, or strengthen; to relieve or ease someone’s pain. Note that God will comfort us in “all” our troubles, regardless of whether they are physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. That word “all” lets us know that no matter how dire the circumstances appear to be, God is still able to give us relief.

God comforts us in our troubles because He is the “Father of compassion.” Compassion is being aware of someone’s suffering, then being moved enough to take action to alleviate it. When we undergo trials, let us remember that God knows what we are going through and, because of His love, He will comfort us in the midst of our situation.

These verses tell us that we are to respond to God’s comfort in two ways. First, we should praise Him. There are many ways to praise God, but in this context, praising God means to acknowledge that the comfort we have came from Him and to thank Him for it.

Our second response to God’s comfort is to assist others. Once God strengthens us, He wants to use us to help ease the pain of someone else who may be having a tough time. We can help comfort others by telling them how God consoled us and letting them know that He can do the same for them.

Your testimony of  how God comforted you may be just what your family member, friend, or co-worker needs to hear to help them look to God for relief in their trials. Keep your eyes and ears open to see who God might want you to help comfort today.

When was the last time you experienced God’s comfort, and how did He comfort you? Tell me in the comments.

God’s Word vs. AI

May 8, 2026 | God's Word

artificial intelligenceAI (artificial intelligence) applications are becoming more and more popular. It seems like whenever someone has a question about something, they go to an AI application to get the answer, then they treat that answer like it is the absolute truth.

AI has many benefits, so I am not against it. However, the problem I have is that we sometimes put more trust and confidence in what AI says than we do in what the Word of God says. In Matthew 4:4, Jesus said, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” We can live without AI—we did so for centuries. However, we absolutely cannot live the way God wants us to live without His Word.

Artificial intelligence is just that—artificial, which means it was created by fallible human beings. Since AI was made by imperfect people, it can make mistakes. One AI application, ChatGPT, has a warning that says, “ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.” In other words, we need to fact-check the information we get from AI applications.

In contrast, we don’t have to fact-check what the Word of God tells us. God does not make mistakes, so what He says is reliable. Psalm 19:7 states, “The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” God’s Word is perfect and we can depend on it—no fact-checking needed!

The information we get from AI applications can help us from an earthly, temporary perspective (after we verify that what it said is accurate!). However, the Word of God can help us from a spiritual, eternal perspective. If you want an exercise program to build muscle, a diet program to lose weight, or step-by-step instructions on how to repair an automobile malfunction, ask AI. But if you want to know how to have peace in the middle of your troubles, how to forgive someone who has wronged you, or how to live with God forever through faith in Jesus Christ, you must go to the Word of God.

Most of us who use AI will faithfully follow the advice it gives us. But when we read the Bible and God tells us to do something, we sometimes struggle to obey Him. If we trust what AI says and act on it, how much more should we trust what God says and act on it?

Psalm 18:30 tells us, “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless.” Knowing God is perfect and His Word is flawless, why is it sometimes difficult to do what He says? Tell me in the comments.

The Gift That Lasts Forever

May 8, 2026 | God's Blessings

eternal lifeThis is the final installment of my 5-part series on the privileges that come with membership in the family of God. The greatest membership benefit we have as believers is eternal life! Romans 6:23 (NCV) says, “The payment for sin is death. But God gives us the free gift of life forever in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Let me summarize this benefit like this: We deserved the worst (hell), but God gave us the best (heaven)! (more…)