2 Corinthians 1:3-4: Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Gordon Lightfoot, a Canadian recording artist, wrote and sang a hit song in the 70’s called “Rainy Day People.” After reading the lyrics of this song, I think we could use more “Rainy Day People” in the church. Look at the characteristics of “Rainy Day People.”
Rainy Day People:
· Always seem to know when it’s time to call
· Don’t talk, they just listen till they’ve heard it all
· Don’t lie when they tell ya they’ve been down like you
· Don’t mind if you’re crying a tear or two
· Always seem to know when you’re feeling blue
· Don’t hide love inside they just pass it on
I would add one more characteristic of a “Rainy Day” person. They have received the comfort of God as Paul described in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Have you thought about the comfort of God? Paul speaks a great deal about it here at the beginning of his second letter to the Corinthians. God is the source of mercy and comfort. Paul puts this understanding of God into place for the believers at
But this comfort that God gives to us is not an end in itself. Paul continues to write, “So that we will be able to comfort those who are in any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted.” In this verse the emphasis falls upon our comforting others based upon God comforting us. These are the “Rainy Day People” we all need in our lives. They don’t come with questions, answers or a lot of talk. They understand how it feels to be down, feel blue, and to cry. They have received God’s comfort and they are not only willing but anxious to share God’s comfort with others.
I am thankful for the “Rainy Day People” who have come along side of me and so many others during difficult days. Do you need “Rainy Day People?” You will find them at church. Remember, “Rainy Day People don’t hide love inside, they just pass it on.”
