Understanding God's true nature is the foundation of experiencing true comfort and peace. Hannah Whitall Smith emphasizes that many Christians live in discomfort because they do not fully grasp who God is—a loving, caring Father revealed through Jesus Christ. By knowing God's character—not just intellectually but through a genuine relationship—we shift from fear and doubt to trust and rest. Smith writes, "Comfort and peace never come from anything we know about ourselves, but only and always from what we know about Him." For instance, when Moses asked God for His name, God replied, "I AM," an open-ended declaration of His sufficiency for every need. Recognizing that God is exactly what we need in every situation transforms our lives from anxiety to comfort. | Hannah Whitall Smith | The God of All Comfort

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Knowing God’s True Character Brings Comfort

Understanding God's true nature is the foundation of experiencing true comfort and peace. Hannah Whitall Smith emphasizes that many Christians live in discomfort because they do not fully grasp who God is—a loving, caring Father revealed through Jesus Christ. By knowing God's character—not just intellectually but through a genuine relationship—we shift from fear and doubt to trust and rest. Smith writes, "Comfort and peace never come from anything we know about ourselves, but only and always from what we know about Him." For instance, when Moses asked God for His name, God replied, "I AM," an open-ended declaration of His sufficiency for every need. Recognizing that God is exactly what we need in every situation transforms our lives from anxiety to comfort.

-- Hannah Whitall Smith