“The noun and the verb comfort translate a Greek word that means literally ‘called alongside.’
Jesus and God are ‘alongside’ us to give us strength; and the word comfort with its latin roots means ‘with strength.’
Comfort is more than a pat on the back. It is Jesus’ and God’s presence to strengthen us in the present and give us good hope for an eternal future.”
Paul Hammer
Jesus and God are ‘alongside’ us to give us strength; and the word comfort with its latin roots means ‘with strength.’
Comfort is more than a pat on the back. It is Jesus’ and God’s presence to strengthen us in the present and give us good hope for an eternal future.”
Paul Hammer
Imaging the Word An Arts and Lectionary Resource, Volume 2