The Word of God gives us comfort and guidance in the trials, uncertainties, and difficult times of life. God is our refuge and strength, He is always ready to help in all kinds of dangers. When we come to God through the Word of God, our hearts are filled with peace and joy. The Word of God brings such confidence into our hearts that we understand that our loving Father is always with us.
By meditating on the Word of God, we feel the power and presence of God. That is why we should store the Word of God in our hearts so that we can overcome difficult times.
When we are completely discouraged or give up hope in life, we need to return to the Word of God, and if we trust in God according to that word, we will rejoice. Because all the promises of God are true and He will fulfill all that He has promised for us.
From the life of King David, we see that whenever he went through difficult times, he would return to God, and through this, he would find hope in life. In this way, if we also believe in the Word of God, we will be able to free ourselves from all kinds of despair and walk in God’s plan.
So dear brothers and sisters, let us live in the depth of the Word of God and experience the joy of true life.
Dear friends, now let’s look at the following Bible verses that discuss ‘comfort in times of trouble’.
Psalm 103:2-4 : —
“Bless the Lord , O my soul, forget not all his benefitsWho forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseasesWho redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness tender mercies”
Psalm 118:14 : —
“The Lord is my strength song, is become my salvation”
Psalm 121:1-2 : —
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my helpMy help cometh from the Lord , which made heaven earth”
Psalm 138:7 : —
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, thy right hand shall save me”
Psalm 145:18 : —
“The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth”
Psalm 147:3 : —
“He healeth the broken in heart, bindeth up their wounds”
Psalm 16:8 : —
“I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved”
Psalm 23:4 : —
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”
Psalm 27:1 : —
“The Lord is my light my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 29:11 : —
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace”
Psalm 30:5 : —
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”
Psalm 31:24 : —
“Be of good courage, he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord”
Psalm 37:23-24 : —
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : he delighteth in his wayThough he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand”
Psalm 42:11 : —
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, my God”
Psalm 46:1 : —
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in trouble”
Psalm 55:22 : —
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord , he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”
Psalm 62:1-2 : —
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvationHe only is my rock my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved”
Psalm 73:26 : —
“My flesh my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, my portion for ever”
Psalm 91:1-2 : —
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the AlmightyI will say of the Lord , He is my refuge my fortress: my God; in him will I trust”
Psalm 9:9-10 : —
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of troubleAnd they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord , hast not forsaken them that seek thee”
Isaiah 12:2 : —
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength my song; he also is become my salvation”
Isaiah 26:3 : —
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”
Isaiah 33:2 : —
“O Lord , be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble”
Isaiah 40:31 : —
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, not faint”
Isaiah 41:10 : —
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
Isaiah 43:2 : —
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”
Isaiah 57:15 : —
“For thus saith the high lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high holy place, with him also that is of a contrite humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, to revive the heart of the contrite ones”
Matthew 11:28 : —
“Come unto me, all ye that labour are heavy laden, I will give you rest”
Matthew 6:34 : —
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof”
John 14:1 : —
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me”
John 14:27 : —
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
John 15:11 : —
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, that your joy might be full”
John 16:33 : —
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
Philippians 1:6 : —
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ”
Philippians 4:13 : —
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
Joshua 1:9 : —
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
Deuteronomy 31:6 : —
“Be strong of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee”
Romans 15:13 : —
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
Romans 5:1 : —
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”
Romans 8:28 : —
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
Romans 8:31 : —
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Proverbs 3:5-6 : —
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understandingIn all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
Nahum 1:7 : —
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; he knoweth them that trust in him”
Zephaniah 3:17 : —
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”
Nehemiah 8:10 : —
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord : neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength”
Lamentations 3:22-23 : —
“It is of the Lord ‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail notThey are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness”
Hebrews 13:6 : —
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do unto me”
Hebrews 4:16 : —
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, find grace to help in time of need”
Colossians 3:15 : —
“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; be ye thankful”