He Is Risen and He Is Here

He Is Risen and He Is HereThe Greek word for comfort is "parakaleo." The word "comfort" in its different forms appears 9 times in the first chapter of 2 Corinthians and 13 times in the entire letter. The word means, "to call along side." The word has more to do with the presence of the person than the provision of the person. The picture here is of God being called along side one of His children to "comfort."The resurrection and ascension of Jesus assures us of His presence. He is here and He can guide, counsel, teach, comfort, convict and provide all the resources we need to live the Christian life.J. Mike MinnixEditorPastorLife