![]() So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth” (2 Tim 4:17). Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia” (2 Tim 4:10), but he was not discouraged but strengthened and found comfort in the fact that “the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. It seems heartbreaking when Paul writes, “Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. He knew full well that his time was drawing near, but he never despaired as he drew comfort from knowing he would soon be with the Lord, but he also drew strength from the fact that, even though he had been abandoned by others, he still had Jesus Christ with him. It was almost like his last will and testament. If you’ve ever read 2 Timothy, you realize that this was the very last letter that the Apostle Paul wrote. He knew His purpose and the coming suffering that would fall upon Him…the sins of the world, upon One Whom knew no sin (2 Cor 5:21). Jesus knew that He was sent to give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45), and that this was the only way it could be done. ![]() ![]() Even though He was betrayed by His own people, His disciples fled, and those who just a week earlier had cried, “Hosanna in the Highest” (Mark 11:10), called, “crucify Him,” (Luke 23:12), He was never forsaken by the Father. He knew that He was truly not alone, even though to everyone else, it appeared that way. Jesus actually prayed three times to have “this cup” removed (Matt 26:36-44), speaking of the coming Passion, crucifixion and all that this entailed (the scourging, shame, suffering, and abandonment) at the cross. Here are 5 inspiring stories about finding comfort and strength in God and His Word during times of need. 5 Stories From The Bible About Comfort And Strength
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