2 Thessalonians 2:17

“comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word”

We must always remember that God loves us (John 3:16; Romans 8:32). If we end up lost then it was our choosing. Notice how Paul ascribes the same qualities to the Father and the Son. The phrase "eternal comfort" infers that heaven will be. place of rest, refreshment, satisfaction and fulfillment (Revelation 21:4). Without "grace", we would all be hopeless. God does not comfort the heart of the Christian mysteriously. Comfort and strength come to the Christian through the inspiring and encouraging words that God has revealed to us (Acts 20:32; 1 Thessalonians 4:18 “comfort one another with these words”). “A good hope ought to work itself out in. good life” (Stott p. 180). No one should walk away from the Bible in discouragement. Look at all of the incentives! The Bible is understandable (Ephesians 5:17). God loves you, He gave His Son for you, He wants you saved! (2 Peter 3:9). God has even been waiting for you to respond (2 Peter 3:9). Perfection is not demanded, but the following are, honestly, loyalty and humility. Grace, unmerited favor is available to the humble and the repentant (1 John 1:8).