For several years our family has travelled the road of sorrow and comfort since the death of our daughter Melissa.

That ministry of comfort is de-scribed in 2 Corinthians 1 where Paul wrote, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (vv.3-4).

Over these years I have shared with Our Daily Bread readers what we’ve learned from God and what we’ve learned about Him. Our family has been strengthened by the comfort He has given through His Word and His people.

When I wrote about God’s work of comfort through this tragedy, hundreds upon hundreds of readers sent us letters, emails, photos, songs, poems, paintings and more to express sympathy, love and appreciation. God brought us comfort and I shared. God brought others comfort and they shared. In their love God’s people have shown how His ministry of comfort works.

If we’ve been comforted by God, we can have a part in the incredible ministry of comfort to others.

Those who have suffered are best able to help those who are suffering.

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Dave Branon

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