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