GOOD GRIEF

Mat 5:4

 

INTRO.

How can one suffering be considered blessed?

God never leaves you mourning without comfort.... 

 

  

I.    MOURNING IS NOT A LIFESTYLE

 

     1. It is only temporary............................... Psa 30:5

     2. Results in glory...................................... Rom 8:17-18

     3. So be prepared........................................ Phi 2:5-11 

   

 

II.   JESUS CAME TO COMFORT

 

     1. He will not leave you comfortless.... Jn 14:18

     2. Sorrow into joy......................................... Jn 16:20

     3. When you think it's over....................... Mk 16:10

    

 

II.    MOURNING OVER SIN

 

    1. Turn to God with Mourning....................... Joel 2:12

    2. God looks for the contrite........................... Isa 66:2

    3. Mourning leads to repentance............ 2 Cor 7:1