What are God’s ‘comforts’ as mentioned in Psalm 94:19? From my study of this passage, the word refers to the promises of God, and the ability to remember and to mentally reenact our prior experiences of God’s care and kindnesses to us. Such thoughts give us consolation, and they revitalize our minds and our thoughts.
In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. (Ps 94:19 NKJV, emphasis added)
As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. (Isa 66:13 NRSV) The Lord promises to comfort us when we are distressed.
From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. (Ps 61:2 NASB) During tribulations, we must allow our hearts to turn to the Rock of our salvation, Jesus Christ.
Just as I am satisfied with the choicest of foods, so my lips will praise you joyfully. 6 When I think of you in bed, I will meditate on you in the night watches. (Ps 63:5-6 ISB)
A good life habit to cultivate is to praise the Lord joyfully AT ALL TIMES, under all circumstances. It will bring us joy and it will strengthen our faith. When we can’t sleep in the night, we should meditate upon the Lord and upon His Word. God promises in many places in the Bible that He will comfort us and that the Holy Spirit is our comforter.
Turn to the Lord and trust Him to soothe and to encourage you when painful life experiences threaten to sink you. He will not fail you.
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