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โœจ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Todayโ€™s Word | 13-02-2026 | Friday ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™โœจ ๐Ÿ”ฅ Month of Gilgal ๐Ÿ”ฅโœ๏ธ ๐Ÿชจ โ€œGilgalโ€ = Rolling Away Past failures, rejections, or the hopeless feeling that "nothing will ever change" may have tormented you. But the Lord says: "I am rolling away that reproach." ๐ŸŒฟ The Wounded Healer ๐Ÿ“– Scripture Reference โ€œWho 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.โ€ โ€” 2 Corinthians 1:4 Glory be to the holy name of the Lord ๐Ÿ™Œ Beloved child of God, A question we often ask in the Christian life is: ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ€œLord, why this tribulation for me?โ€ ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ€œWhy must I pass through this pressure?โ€ In this verse, Apostle Paul reveals a new, deep spiritual purpose for tribulation. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Your pain is not a punishment; ๐Ÿ‘‰ It is a โ€œCredential for Ministry.โ€ 1๏ธโƒฃ ๐ŸŽ“ Tribulation: A Divine School (Tribulation as a Divine School) โ€œ...in all our tribulationโ€ฆโ€ Many of us view ๐Ÿ‘‰ Tribulation as a hindrance ๐Ÿ‘‰ And as a curse. But when viewed with spiritual eyes, ๐Ÿ”ฅ It is the ground where God refines us. โœจ Gold reveals its full brilliance only when refined in the fire. Likewise, ๐Ÿ‘‰ Your tribulation is not to destroy you, ๐Ÿ‘‰ But to reveal the image of God within you. ๐Ÿ”ฅ God does not want to keep you as an ordinary believer; ๐Ÿ‘‰ He is transforming you into a Warrior. โš”๏ธ A warrior is formed only on the battlefield. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Your tribulation ๐Ÿ‘‰ Is the stepping stone to the next level! 2๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿ’ช Comfort: Not Just a Word (Comfort is Power) โ€œโ€ฆHe comforts us.โ€ โ€œParaklesisโ€ โ€” ๐Ÿ‘‰ Standing beside someone to strengthen them. ๐Ÿ”ฅ The comfort God gives is not sympathy; ๐Ÿ‘‰ It is an Infusion of Divine Strength. ๐Ÿ“– When Elijah was weary, God strengthened him with bread and water. ๐Ÿ‘‰ The comfort God gives today is the power to make you rise and run! 3๏ธโƒฃ ๐ŸŒŠ Ministry: Pouring Out What Was Received (The Ministry of Overflow) โ€œโ€ฆthat we may be able to comfort those who are in any troubleโ€ฆโ€ ๐Ÿ”ฅ Why does God comfort you? ๐Ÿ‘‰ Not just for you to be well, ๐Ÿ‘‰ But for you to become a comfort to others! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Your tears were wiped away so that tomorrow you may wipe the tears of another. โ€œYour pain is your pulpit.โ€ ๐Ÿ‘‰ In the very area you suffered the most, ๐Ÿ‘‰ That is where you hold authority. ๐Ÿšจ Spiritual Challenge ๐Ÿ‘‰ You are not a Reservoir ๐Ÿ‘‰ You are a River ๐ŸŒŠ Godโ€™s comfort is not meant to stagnate within you; ๐Ÿ‘‰ It must flow through you. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ The Lord says: โ€œI am transforming you into an โ€˜Ambassador of Comfortโ€™.โ€ ๐Ÿ‘‰ Your wounds will heal, ๐Ÿ‘‰ Those scars will become symbols of hope. ๐Ÿ™ Prayer Loving Heavenly Father, You have made me realize that my tribulations are not to destroy me, but to make me a blessing to others. Fill me with Your divine comfort. Make me an instrument to use the comfort I have received to comfort those who are in tears. In Jesus' name, Amen. โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ โœจ Amen! Your wound will not be in vainโ€ฆ Your pain will not be in vainโ€ฆ You are a Wounded Healer! ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ”ฅ โœ๏ธ Pastor. G. David Raja ๐Ÿ“ž +91 78710 86108 ๐ŸŒ Church of Shalom Pastorate #DAILY BIBLE VERSES