Devotional: The Comforting Presence of a Friend

Posted byDr. Michael D. BakerPosted inUncategorized

2 Corinthians 7:6, “But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,…”

It cannot be overstated, the presence of a godly friend in our time of need is indispensable. In the above passage, Paul was comforted by the presence of Titus. Paul’s point is that God comforts the downcast, and He does it often through the presence of a faithful friend. A faithful friend in our time of discouragement does our hearts good. As we close out the new year and look forward to 2023, let it be our goal to be faithful friends to those in need. There are a lot of hurting people, and you may be the comforting presence someone needs. Remember those in need around you and be that faithful friend.

Published by Dr. Michael D. Baker

Dr. Michael lives in north Mississippi, in the small town of Blue Mountain. He is married to Tina Jeanes Baker, and they have three adult children; John, James (with wife Carie, and daughter Solar Rogue), and Jonah. Dr. Michael is pastor of Blue Mountain Baptist Church, and serves as a hospice chaplain with Home Care Hospice. When Dr. Michael isn't working, he loves spending time with His wife and family, especially his granddaughter, Solar.

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