Isaiah 51:3 "The Lord will comfort Israel again and have pity on her ruins.
Her desert will blossom like Eden, her barren wilderness like the garden of the Lord.
Joy and gladness will be found there. Songs of thanksgiving will fill the air."
Isaiah 52:7-10 "...the God of Israel reigns! 8 The watchmen shout and sing with joy,
for before their very eyes they see the Lord returning to Jerusalem. 9 Let the ruins of Jerusalem break into joyful song, for the Lord has comforted his people. He has redeemed Jerusalem. 10 The Lord has demonstrated his holy power before the eyes of all the nations. All the ends of the earth will see the victory of our God."
Both of these scriptures teach us that Gods comfort brings us joy. His presence in our lives turns the darkest night into the light of day. So here is my counsel for you today, don't resist his comfort. When God reaches out to comfort your heart and minister healing into your life; receive it. Many times in our grief and sadness we embrace out pain and hold onto our sorrow and sadness.
When our grief is connected to the loss of a loved one, we believe that if we hold on to the pain then we are somehow holding on to the one we loved. But this is not true, our continued sorrow doesn't bring them back, it pushes those who are still with us away. Now let me say that there is a season of grief, but God never intended it to be a lifestyle. When the sorrow of your loss keeps you from embracing the remaining joys of your life, you have to be willing to receive Gods comfort.
Be honest with God, vent you sorrow and pain but when it is all said and done. Open your heart to his comfort and invite him into your heart to bring joy instead of sorrow. You will be amazed at how quickly the comfort of God will restore your heart to wholeness.
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