Healing Part 6 of 6

The sixth and last aspect of Christ's ministry is "to comfort all who mourn". Mourning is not a pleasant experience in and of itself. Grieving our losses causes us to feel depressed or sad. But this process is a necessary step in healing us from the damages of sin. Jesus promises to be "a very present help in time of trouble" and "a comfort for people who mourn.". In Isaiah, He also promises "to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair". This describes what happens after people complete the grieving process, they begin to live again. They are able to feel joy (gladness). Their countenance changes (beauty) because they feel better and have been released from stress caused by buried emotions. They want to give praise to their God.