He Has All Comforts at His Disposal
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that God is the ultimate source of all comfort, especially in times of trouble and distress.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that God is the ultimate source of all comfort, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. He explains that true comfort cannot be found outside of God, who possesses every imaginable form of comfort, especially in our deepest troubles. Brooks reassures that even in our lowest moments, when we feel overwhelmed by grief and sorrow, God is there to console us, and His comfort is timely and perfect. He highlights that no external circumstances can hinder God's ability to provide comfort to His people, making it a vital aspect of His nature. Ultimately, Brooks encourages believers to continually seek God's comforting presence in their lives.
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"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."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
God is the God of all sorts and degrees of comfort.
He has all comforts at His disposal. This phrase,
"The God of all comforts," intimates to us:
1. That no comfort can be found anywhere else;
God has the sole gift of comfort.
2. God has not only some--but all comfort!
No imaginable comfort is lacking in Him, nor
to be found outside of Him. Nothing can
soundly comfort us without God.
3. All degrees of comfort are to be found in
Him--in our greatest troubles and deepest
distresses. The deeper the distress--the
greater the comforts.
"God, who comforts the downcast." 2 Cor. 7:6
When we are in a very low condition, when we
are spent with grief and swallowed up in sorrows,
when we are destitute of all relief and comfort--
then the God of all comforts comes to console us!
No tribulations, no persecutions, no grievances,
no prison doors, no bolts, no bars--can keep the
consolations of God from flowing in upon His
people. God loves to comfort His people--when all
their outward comforts fail them. God's comforts
are not only sweet, but seasonable; He never
comes too soon, nor ever stays too long.
The comfort of God is His most sweet attribute;
it is a breast which we should be always sucking at.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - God is the sole source of comfort. - No comfort can be found outside of God. - All imaginable comforts are found in Him.
- II points: - God possesses all degrees of comfort. - Greater troubles lead to greater comforts. - He comforts us in our deepest distresses.
- III points: - God's comfort is available in low conditions. - No external circumstances can hinder God's comfort. - God's timing in providing comfort is perfect.
- IV points: - God loves to comfort His people. - His comforts are sweet and seasonable. - We should continually seek His comfort.
Key Quotes
“God, who comforts the downcast.” — Thomas Brooks
“No tribulations, no persecutions, no grievances...can keep the consolations of God from flowing in upon His people.” — Thomas Brooks
“The comfort of God is His most sweet attribute.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Seek God's comfort in times of distress, knowing He is always available.
- Trust in God's perfect timing for comfort during difficult moments.
- Remember to turn to God as the sole source of all forms of comfort.