2 Corinthians 7:6; Nevertheless God, That Comforteth Those That Are Cast Down

2 Corinthians 7:6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

The phrase “cast down” means “to sink down”, “to be depressed”. This word is used to picture the sinking of a person’s soul and life possibly due to discouraging, difficult and distressing circumstances. He sought for the divine presence of God to calm his downcast soul. A picture of true human need that finds its true contentment and satisfaction with the living God.

It was God that comforteth the Apostle Paul when He sent Titus to him to bring news of the well being of the church in Corinth. The Apostle Paul was like a parent concerned about the well being of his far off children, longing to know their state, their protection and peace. The longing for news can sometimes become unbearable.

Psalm 121:1-8 A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

A fitting prayer for the downcast soul. Amen.