God balances our trials and comforts. When we're facing few trials, our consolations seem just as few. But when trials are many, God matches them with abundant comfort.

In our darkest times, His light shines brightest. When storms gather, our Heavenly Captain draws near. It is in our lowest moments that the Spirit's consolations lift us higher. Trials give room for greater comfort.

Great hearts grow from great troubles. Pain deepens our capacity for comfort. God removes our earthly comforts to fill us with His grace. The humbler we are, the more comfort we receive.

We're often happiest in troubles because that is when we truly seek God. When life is easy, we might forget Him, but trials drive us to Him. In our deepest cries, we find our greatest strength, drawn closer to God, which is true happiness.

Believer, don't despair over your troubles. They're announcing the arrival of God's rich mercies.