Isaiah 66:13
As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
ISAIAH 66:13
This verse shifts to intimate comfort imagery: a mother comforting her child. God’s comfort is depicted as personal, compassionate, and restorative, reinforcing the tenderness of His care for His people. Jerusalem stands as the focal point of that divine consolation. The invitation is to trust God’s comforting presence in the midst of renewal and judgment. The maternal metaphor aligns with biblical patterns where motherly care signifies safe, intimate, and nurturing support. The verse connects emotional healing with the spiritual restoration of Zion, suggesting that God’s people will experience reconciliation, safety, and warmth within the rebuilt community.
God’s comfort is a central motif in Isaiah, pointing to His compassionate leadership and steadfast love. The verse emphasizes that divine consolation is not distant or abstract but relational and embodied, transforming fear into security and sorrow into joy. It also anticipates the ultimate comfort found in God’s presence, a theme later echoed in the New Testament as believers experience the Spirit’s comfort through trials and exile.
In practical terms, emulate this divine comfort by offering genuine listening, empathetic presence, and practical help to others in distress. When friends face loss, illness, or disappointment, be the person who sits with them, prays with them, and helps carry their burden. Within your faith community, create spaces for lament and healing—grief circles, counseling, and pastoral care. Let your actions communicate God’s tender care and remind others that divine comfort is available even in difficult seasons.
Cross-References: Psalm 23:4; Matthew 5:4; 2 Corinthians 1:3–4; Isaiah 40:1–2