We must employ the divinely sanctioned means of comfort modeled by the Apostle Paul to experience God’s strength and hope in the midst of difficult times.

If we are cognizant of the ways God helps us through our trials, we can then become skilled at helping other Christians through their seasons of suffering.

We should be prayerfully confident that God will orchestrate and apply comfort to our hearts as we draw near to him and each other in the midst of difficult times.

Kicking a Dent in Eternity (Philippians 1:21) | Pastor Todd Smith

We, as Christians graciously saved by God’s grace, ought to sincerely and resolutely aim at living a life that pleases the Lord.

Christ is our indispensable Savior who suffered for our forgiveness and who calls us as a spiritual family to build our lives on him by trusting him for forgiveness and following his instructions for life.

We should be comforted and encouraged by God’s announcement of his ancient plans to bring about our salvation through Christ just after Adam and Eve first sinned.

Let go of all self-focus and cultivate a life centered on putting others first.