Hurting? Help Is Here!
/I can imagine that, with your world rocked by the loss that is grieving you deeply, you long for something that will bring you peace, comfort and stability. But, based upon Isaiah 9:6, God indicates that it’s not really SOMETHING you need. It’s SOMEONE. God’s Word is filled with reminders that HE KNOWS, HE UNDERSTANDS, HE CARES. That one verse in Isaiah alone, has four descriptive Names of God which are just what hurting hearts need:
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
WONDERFUL COUNSELOR: A counselor can be such a help when you are grieving. A wonderful, exceptional Counselor can help so much more. Even though this Counselor urges you to talk to Him, He already knows, before you utter a word, EXACTLY what’s on your mind. And, He’ll give you counsel unlike any other is able to give. This wonderful, exceptional Counselor can encourage you in four important ways:
He’s ALWAYS available – no appointment needed.
“Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3
He knows you intimately because He created you.
Psalm 139:1-18 (Worth the read!)
He hurts for you deeply.
“As for me, I shall call upon God, and the Lord will save me. Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and moan, and He will hear my voice. He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me…” Psalm 55:1-18
He loves you eternally.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for His steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His steadfast love endures forever. To Him who alone does great wonders, for His steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1-4
MIGHTY GOD: Grief saps your energy. God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:8) Rely on Him to be able to help you do what you cannot do alone – whether the task is physical, emotional, mental, financial… “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
EVERLASTING FATHER: Because of your loss, you already know how fragile, how uncertain and how temporary life is. But, God is FOREVER! You need, especially now, to know that there is something/SOMEONE permanent in your life. “And the LORD is the One Who is going ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not desert you or abandon you. Do not fear and do not be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8
PRINCE OF PEACE: Peace is so illusive when you are grieving. God doesn’t just make suggestions for how you can get peace. HE IS PEACE! “…the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
God is all this and so much more that you need in your grief. I trust you have asked Jesus, the Messiah, to come into your heart and you are partaking of all the above, and so much more, He has to offer.
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” Psalm 34:8
