Right Back at You

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

The Father of mercies and God of all comfort”

2^nd Corinthians 1:3

The next verse goes on to say, “Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God”.

These verses are the basis on which I stand in ministry. I can go to these verses when I question my purpose in life.

God has shown me mercy and comfort for which I am eternally grateful and will spend my remaining days sharing that same hope.

These last few months have been very difficult for me. When I reach back on what I believe to be true I can take my next step.

I wish I could say that His written word is enough for me to stay focused, but God knows I need more.

I have been told many times by the men I minister to, how much of an encouragement I’ve been to them. The other day that returned a dividend that was invaluable.

I received a phone call from a Colony Grad who along with another Grad heard about my situation and decided to make a date to take me out for dinner and a TNT service.

It wasn’t until we were sitting in the Chapel that I realized as I looked at these two guys that it was them encouraging me.

“Right back at You”.

There is something about that Chapel that can bring the “unseen” to light. I was overwhelmed by the moment that God would use these guys to “comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God”.

This reminded me of some advice I received when I was considering to go into full time ministry. He said “always remember, ministry is never one sided. You should always be receiving as much as you put out”.

I don’t know who God is putting on your heart today, but don’t wait. Pick up the phone and make a difference.  – Rob Russomano serves on the full-time team at America’s Keswick and writes for Freedom Fighter

Daily Bible Reading: Jeremiah 51-52; Philippians 3

Quote of the day: Distrust your religion unless it is cheerful, unless it turns every act and deed to music and exults in attempts to catch the harmony of the new life. Phillips Brooks

Verse to Memorize: Therefore I love you commandments above gold, above fine gold. Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way. Psalm 119:127-128 ESV