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"The fundamentals of divine comfort" in the Community issue 2016/03
“As New Apostolic Christians we are not better or worse off than other people,” the Chief Apostle said. “We are human, have to deal with illness, death, and injustice.” And maybe even a bit more, because in the face of all of this we still try to remain faithful to God. And this is really a battle sometimes, he said.
“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you,” is a promise given by the Lord. “God always comforts us through the Holy Spirit.” The Comforter and Helper does not force Himself upon us. “He comes when we call Him.”
Chief Apostle Schneider developed a three-stage agenda of divine comfort in his sermon. The first aspect of comfort is the alleviation of pain. This occurs through love: “God has not forgotten you. He loves you as much as He loves His Son Jesus when He was on earth.” Then there is hope: “Things will not remain as they are. They will soon change.” And then there is still God’s presence: “Through many small signs and experiences you realize and feel just how close God is to you.”
“This is the second aspect: God strengthens us through His Holy Spirit and shows us how we should pray. And in every divine service the Holy Spirit gives us strength from God through Holy Communion. Every time God permits a test, He gives us an assignment. He tells us, ‘I want you to be a blessing and an example for your neighbour.’” “And then we come to the third aspect. God’s comfort is also redemption.” God grants His grace. “If you have made a mistake, don’t worry about it. Everything is fine again.” Jesus gained the victory over evil: “The work of redemption is already in progress—and the lion’s share of it is already done.” And then there is the promise for the future: “The great redemption is still ahead of us: the day we will enter God’s kingdom, where He will wipe away all tears.”