Use the opportunity that natural tragedy affords to offer comfort to those who suffer. II Corinthians 1:4 reminds us that God comforts us "so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." Help them to find something redemptive in their tragedy. "Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it" (Hebrews 12:11). Every tragedy is an opportunity to witness to the compassion of our God.
There is something that is inspiring about a person who has successfully emerged from difficult circumstances. As that person goes about helping others, it is not so much about the words that are spoken; it is about the faith, love and courage that are implicit in the act of helping. It is not so much about saying as it is about doing that brings comfort to those who have experienced tragedy.
Grace&Peace;
Tom
*Part 5, the last part, of a series.
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