We began our journey through 2 Corinthians with a message about expectations, suffering, and comfort. Life often hurts when it doesn’t go the way we planned—and faith can hurt too when it doesn’t deliver what we expected. But Paul opens his letter by reminding us that God is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. He doesn’t promise to prevent our pain, but He promises to meet us in it. That comfort is not just for us—it’s meant to flow through us to others. Eric shared stories of pain, numbness, and hope, pointing us back to a God who doesn’t always give us a lesson, but always gives us His presence. The invitation? Ask God to comfort you—and to use you to comfort others.