In this time of Advent, we remember and rejoice at the coming of Jesus.
In this time of tragedy and mourning as a nation, we mourn with those who mourn, but we also remember and rejoice that our suffering Savior comes to us.
This is from a post by Pastor John Piper, posted at Desiring God:
The world needed a suffering Sovereign. Mere suffering would not do. Mere sovereignty would not do. The one is not strong enough to save; the other is not weak enough to sympathize.
So he came as who he was: the compassionate King. The crushed Conqueror. The lamb-like Lion. The suffering Sovereign.
In addition to reading the rest of Piper’s article, you may also download other resources to help you care for people who are suffering and hurt. (21 Ways to Comfort Those Who Are Suffering)
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