Why must suffering not be faced alone?
Because Christ designed His people for fellowship, where comfort multiplies and faith is strengthened together.
Proofs
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
#COMF46
Related questions
- #COMF45 How does the church comfort the suffering? (The Comfort of the Saints) The church bears one another's burdens, weeps with those who weep, and reminds the hurting of God's steadfast love.
- #COMF47 What part does worship play in enduring suffering? (The Comfort of the Saints) Worship lifts our eyes from pain to the beauty of God, teaching us to rejoice even in the midst of sorrow.
- #COMF44 What if we cannot find words to pray? (The Comfort of the Saints) The Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
- #COMF48 How does remembering God's faithfulness bring comfort? (The Comfort of the Saints) Remembering His past mercies strengthens present trust, fuels future hope, and, in the testimony of the saints, displays His glory to help others endure.
- #COMF43 How does prayer sustain us in affliction? (The Comfort of the Saints) Prayer draws our hearts to God, turns despair into dependence, and teaches us to rest in His will.
- #COMF49 How should we speak to one another in times of suffering? (The Comfort of the Saints) With gentleness and grace-filled truth, speaking words seasoned with wisdom that offer the same comfort we have received from God.