MISERABLE COMFORTERS

Date:14/04/25

Christian Treasures Daily Devotions

Topic: Miserable Comforters

Anchor Scripture: “Miserable comforters are ye all."

“He tells them, ‘There’s nothing new in your words; I could get this advice anywhere.’ He asks them, 'When are your long-winded speeches going to end?'” (Job 16:2 KJV).

Welcome to today’s reading. Be blessed as you read in Jesus’ name. Amen.

In the home of Mrs. Rosa Daniel (not her real name), an atmosphere of solemnity suddenly turned chaotic. Just two days after losing her husband of 12 years in a tragic motor accident, she found herself inconsolable and unaware of how her sorrow impacted her children.

On that day, her two friends came to offer support. After a while, Mrs. Daniel excused herself. During her absence, her friends spoke with a neighbor, who questioned why Mrs. Daniel was grieving so deeply. “Everyone knows how badly he treated her,” the neighbor remarked, suggesting her mourning was unwarranted. Unfortunately, one of Mr. Daniel’s sisters overheard and confronted the neighbor, igniting a conflict that soon involved other family members and bystanders.

These were miserable comforters, reminiscent of Job’s friends. When they came to him, they only deepened his sorrow. In Job 14:7, Eliphaz implied that Job’s afflictions were the result of hidden sins, failing to provide him the true comfort he needed.

OUR LESSONS:

This teaches us that not all afflictions stem from sin. Job was described as someone who “fears God and shuns evil.” Some trials are divinely designed to reveal the glory of God. In John 9:2, when Jesus encountered a man born blind, the disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents?” Jesus replied, “Neither. This happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.”

Moreover, Jesus allowed Lazarus to die to showcase God’s mighty power, proving that God can heal the living and raise the dead through Him.

When we face our own afflictions or witness others' suffering, let us remember that God may be manifesting His glorious power.

REFLECTION:

Let us reflect on ourselves and seek God’s guidance in speaking words of comfort. May our speech be seasoned with grace, empowering us to minister effectively to others.

PRAYERS:

Almighty God, grant us the wisdom to comfort others as You have comforted us in our low moments. In Jesus’ name, amen.