Comfort 4 Hurting Hearts Philippians 3:13-14Brethren, I count not myself to
have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are
behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward
the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer
these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed,
and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him
against that day. {believed: or, trusted} Philippians 1:6Being confident of this very
thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the
day of Jesus Christ: {perform: or, finish} Hebrews 12:1-2Wherefore seeing we also are
compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every
weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience
the race that is set before us,  Looking
unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set
before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right
hand of the throne of God. {author: or, beginner} Hebrews 4:3For we which have believed do
enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter
into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the
world. Matthew 11:2828 Come unto me, all ye that
labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Romans 5:1-2Therefore being justified by
faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we
have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of
the glory of God. <li class=”MsoNormal”>Righteousness
Exalteth a Nation<li class=”MsoNormal”>We which have
believed do enter into rest Heb. 4:10For he that is entered into his
rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Psalms 1:1-3Blessed is the man that walketh
not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor
sitteth in the seat of the scornful. {ungodly: or, wicked} But his delight is
in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.And he
shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his
fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth
shall prosper. {wither: Heb. fade} Psalms 90:17O satisfy us early with thy
mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 1 Peter 4:14If ye be reproached for the name
of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you:
on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. Psalm 128:1-2  Blessed is every one that feareth
the LORD; that walketh in his ways.  For
thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be
well with thee. Proverbs 16:3Commit thy works unto the LORD,
and thy thoughts shall be established. {Commit: Heb. Roll}  2 Thess. 2:16-17Now our Lord Jesus Christ
himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us
everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and
stablish you in every good word and work. Hebrews 2:14-15Forasmuch then as the children
are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the
same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that
is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their
lifetime subject to bondage. Timothy 4:6-8For I am now ready to be offered,
and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished
my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:
and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 1 Corinthians 15:55-58O death, where is thy sting? O
grave, where is thy victory? {grave: or, hell} The sting of death is sin; and
the strength of sin is the law.  But
thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye
stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye
know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1Thess. 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another
with these words. {comfort: or, exhort}