2 Corinthians 7
5For even when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no ease or rest, but we were oppressed in every way and afflicted at every turn--fighting and contentions without, dread and fears within [us].
6But God, Who comforts and encourages and refreshes and cheers the depressed and the sinking, comforted and encouraged and refreshed and cheered us by the arrival of Titus.
Amen. v6 is a new promise that I haven't seen before. Maybe not so much a promise as compared to another identity of God. Not sure if it counts as the Father-heart of God, but it's definitely a side of God I knew always existed but couldn't pin-point in scripture, but now I can :)
I guess it does speak to me, except I don't have the "oppressed in every way and afflicted at every turn" part. But maybe more on the fears within us. I guess for me, it's a good thing cuz it means there's areas to grow in. And with all these fears, I can rest secure that there is a God who comforts and encourages and refreshes and cheers the depressed and the sinking.
Comfort - for when I'm already hurt or downcast. Plainly put, when I'm sad. It just brings an air of easiness, comfortableness, ability to live in a bad situation and not be overwhelmed and consumed by the situation. Though it may not change, it will not need to hurt :)
Encourages - to put courage into. When I don't have the courage to do the things I'm called to do, when I need that extra push, someone to cheer me on, that's my Father :)
Refreshes - When it's been long and boring. When relationship becomes routine, when routine becomes routine. When I get sick and tired of life, studying or even at times, friends. God brings a refreshing touch to life. Pretty cool and happening for God eh?
Cheers - Well said. CHEERS! Haha, not like Huiwen's VJ cheers I bet, but why not either? Fun and vibrant, togetherness and unity, knowing that you're part of the team. God cheers me on, because I'm on the same side as Him. Yeah!