2 Corinthians 7:13–16: Therefore we have been comforted in your comfort. And we rejoiced exceedingly more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I am not ashamed. But as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting to Titus was found true. And his affections are greater for you as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him. Therefore I rejoice that I have confidence in you in everything.
As we reflect on this, we see that Paul’s threefold comfort was all of God. God arranged the coming of Titus just at the right time. God effected the Corinthians’ godly grief and repentance. God refreshed Titus. God’s comfort was effectual because Paul had the kind of heart that could receive it. We also see from this account that God’s comfort very often comes through the instrumentality of others. And more, we must be sensitive to God’s Spirit so we can minister the golden touch—so some will sense that the hand was yours, but it was the hand of God—that the kindness was yours, but it was also the kindness of God—that the voice was yours, but it was the consolation of God. 1
Personal Application
- Read 2 Thessalonians 3:5. What are two ways that God wants to direct your heart?
Godly Encouragement
- But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. –2 Thessalonians 3:3
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
God will direct you as you sincerely seek Him for direction. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, thank You for receiving me, and healing my heart, when the world rejected me.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
