Everlasting Consolation

[Mr. M]

Philippians 2:

1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit,

if any affection and mercy,

2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem

others better than himself.

4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Consolation=to be called near,

for encouragement,

for exhortation,

for admonishment

This is to be found in the blessing of the brethren beloved.

Acts 9:31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified.

And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the consolation of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

The Holy Scriptures provide the foundation for blessed interaction among believers.

Romans 15:

1 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak,

and not to please ourselves.

2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.

3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written,

“The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.”

4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning,

that we through the patience and consolation of the Scriptures might have hope.

5 Now may the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like-minded toward one another,

according to Christ Jesus,

6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Lord expressed His zeal for the house of God by turning back the tables of vendors upon them.

In Christ, we express our zeal for the body of Christ in bearing one another's burdens, and avoiding

placing any stumbling blocks before the brethren.

Psalms 69:9 Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, and the reproaches of those

who reproach You have fallen on me.

 Romans 14:

13 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this,

not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.

18 For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

In Christ, this is a true spirit of prophecy in action

1 Corinthians 14:

1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him;

however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.

3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort.

4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

The enduring of trials and tribulations is not just for our spiritual growth,

but trains us in the way of ministering to others in the grace and truth of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 1:

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

4 Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble,

with the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.

6 Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same

sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

7 And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings,

so also you will partake of the consolation.

The love of God has provided us with everlasting consolation and hope.

2 Thessalonians 2:

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has

loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace,

17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.

Edited March 15, 2023 by Mr. M
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