COMFORTING

ISAIAH 12:1 (MSG)
I thank you, God.
You were angry
but your anger wasn’t forever.
You withdrew your anger
and moved in and comforted me.

MATTHEW 9:13 (MSG)
Jesus said, "‘I’m after mercy, not religion.’ I’m here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders."

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus afflicts the comfortable and comforts the afflicted.

PRAYER
Jesus, you show up to wrap your arms around me when I need you the most. Forgive me for assuming that your genuine attention means I'm more privileged than everyone else. Help me to embrace the vastness of your mercy. I'm going to partner with you in comforting those who need it. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.