What Comforts You?

Psalm 119:52 - "I remember your ancient laws, O LORD, and I find comfort in them."

One of our children loved his blanket when he was younger. He carried his blanket around everywhere he went. He was a little bit like the character Linus, from Charles Schultz's famous Peanuts cartoons. I remember the day that he lost it and we couldn't find it. It was awful. There was no comforting the child. I felt so bad. He cried and cried. We bought him another one, but it took some time to get used to it. It just wasn't the same. As he grew older, his need to have that blanket grew less and less. But, his need for us didn't. He will still climb into bed with us and give us hugs every morning. And, when he's sad, he just wants mom and dad to hold him.

David found comfort in his heavenly father, and in God's law. There was comfort in God's Word. And, there still is. When the world around us changes, the Word of God doesn't. God's standards remain the same for all people at all times. There is comfort that comes from knowing that God has bondaries. Those boundaries are not to be broken. They aren't there for our misery, but for our protection, and His glory.

Take comfort today in His Word. Know that it is relevant. God wants to speak to you through it. And, I believe that the more you read, the more comfort you'll find.

Dear God,

Thank you that your words are like a sweet smelling aroma. They can bring comfort to the most troubled soul. Help us to follow your law. Help us to spend time with you. Help us to know that there is nothing better than you.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.