God, like a father, doesn't just give advice. He gives himself. He becomes the husband to the grieving widow {Isaiah 54:5}. He becomes the comforter to the barren woman {Isaiah 54:1}. He becomes the father of the orphaned {Psalm 10:14}. He becomes the bridegroom to the single person {Isaiah 62:5}. He is the healer to the sick {Exodus 15:26}. He is the wonderful counselor to the confused and depressed {Isaiah 9:6}.
In Randy Alcorn's book, "If God Is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil," the author illustrates God's profound presence and support in the lives of those who are suffering. Instead of merely offering guidance, God embodies roles that provide deep emotional and spiritual nourishment. He is described as a figure who intimately engages with our struggles, whether it be as a husband to the grieving, a comforter to...
