The Gift of God’s Comfort
“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 (NLT)
When Grammy-winning artist Mandisa lost a close friend to suicide, she spiraled into deep depression. But over time, she shared that it was God’s Word and presence that slowly brought her out. She said, “Grief doesn’t go away, but God’s comfort becomes stronger. He meets you right where you are, even in the darkness.”[1]
Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:4 may seem contradictory. How can mourning bring blessing? With God, sorrow is not ignored—it’s sacred. Jesus assures us that our grief draws the attention of heaven. When we turn to God in our mourning, we open our hearts to His comfort and healing.
This beatitude is not a shallow promise of quick relief; it’s a deep assurance that God is close to the brokenhearted. His comfort doesn’t always erase the pain, but it meets us in the middle of it. Often, His comfort comes through His Word, His people, His Spirit, and sometimes just through the quiet reminder that we are not alone.
In the moments when grief feels unbearable, we can rest in the truth that Jesus blesses those who mourn, not because mourning is easy, but because it brings us closer to the Comforter Himself.
Practical Application:
Allow yourself to grieve, knowing that God sees your pain and promises to comfort you. Journal your emotions or talk to someone safe. Invite God’s presence into your sorrow.
Reflection:
In what ways have you experienced God’s comfort in your season of mourning?
Prayer:
Lord, I bring You my mourning and sorrow. I may not understand this season, but I trust that You bless those who grieve. Let Your comfort surround me like a warm blanket. Meet me in my pain and carry me in Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Read More: Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 61:1–3; John 14:18; 2 Corinthians 1:3–5; Revelation 21:4
[1] Mandisa Hundley, Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God’s Joy (Colorado Springs: K-LOVE Books, 2022), 87–90.
