When will You comfort me?',

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"When will You comfort me?" Psalm 119:82

The Lord's people often get into a very uncomfortable state, and sometimes they continue in that state for a long season. But there is always some cause for it—and we should seek to know what that cause is, that it may be removed. It is not easy to give an answer to the inquiry, for it must depend on the character of the inquirer. 

To one the Lord would say, "I will comfort you—when you humble yourself before Me, cordially approve of My method of salvation, and submit to My righteousness." 

To another the Lord would say, "I will comfort you—when you frankly confess your sin, seek pardon through the blood of Christ, and engage to walk according to My Word." 

To another the Lord would say, "I will comfort you—when you break off that un-scriptural relationship, come out from the world, and separate yourself unto Me." 

To another the Lord would say, "I will comfort you—when you stop seeking comfort from selfish motives, and aim at, and endeavour to promote My glory." 

To another the Lord would say, "I will comfort you—when you leave the bed of sloth, stir up yourself to take hold on Me, and seek to minister to others." 

To another the Lord would say, "I will comfort you—when you enter upon that self-denying duty, and mortify the flesh with its affections and lusts." 

In a word, God will comfort you—as soon as comfort will secure His glory, and your good!