But my mouth would encourage you; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
Job 16:5 (NIV)
| Kind Nourishment by Cathy Vinson |
King Saul unwisely
ordered an untimely fast for his war-torn men. It weakened them and bent them even lower.
In contrast to this, Jesus approaches the weary and ragged..."A bruised reed He will
not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out" (Is 42:3). "Come unto Me
all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Mt 11:28). He knows
what we need. Consider His tenderness: To His weary people..."Comfort, comfort My people," says your God. 'Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and proclaim to her that her HARD SERVICE has been completed" (Is 40:1). To the fearful and guilt-ridden brothers of Joseph, Joseph through the Spirit "reassured them and spoke kindly to them" (Gen 50:21). Inspiring the prayer of the repentant and broken King David..."Let me hear joy and gladness, let the bones You have crushed rejoice...Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation" (Ps 51:8,12). When the layers have been peeled away, the comfort of a kind word adds the felt nourishment of joy and gladness. He knows. In the hour of our greatest need, He sent His Son (Rom 5:8). He can send the word fitly spoken. We praise Him. When we were prepared for a fast, He has planned a feast.
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