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A message of comfort!
Scripture reading for December 4th: 1st Thessalonians 1-5
“They tell us how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead–Jesus, who rescues us form the coming wrath.” (1st Thessalonians 1:9-10)
Every chapter of this short letter has a reference to Jesus Christ’s return. Believers are focused on the greatest event that can happen to them, the return of Jesus Christ! He rescues us from the coming wrath of God on sin.
“For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.” (1st Thessalonians 2:19)
Paul was expecting a reward when Jesus came back. We should too! Every soul who has been saved through our ministry or giving to the Lord will bring joy and a crown and glory!
“May He strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all His holy ones.” 1st Thessalonians 3:13
Paul prayed for strength and purity in believers’ hearts so that they would be able to stand before the Lord. It will be a glorious time for those who are ready.
“For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God and the dead in Christ will arise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” (1st Thessalonians 4:16-17)
Jesus is personally coming back for those who have trusted in Him. This will happen in an instant at the shout of the archangel and the trumpet call of God. It will catch many by surprise! True believers are watching!
“May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” (1st Thessalonians 5:23-24)
Thankfully, Paul prayed again for the Thessalonian and us as well. Thankfully, Jesus Christ is faithful and He will keep us blameless! Amen!
Comfort one another!
Scripture reading for December 4th: 1st Thessalonians 1-5
“They tell us how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead–Jesus, who rescues us form the coming wrath.” (1st Thessalonians 1:9-10) Believers are focused on the greatest event that can happen to them, the return of Jesus Christ! Jesus is alive as opposed to every other so called god who is lifeless or dead. He will rescue us from the coming wrath of God.
“For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.” (1st Thessalonians 2:19) Paul was expecting a reward when Jesus came back. Every soul who has been saved through our ministry will bring joy and a crown and glory!
“May He strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our lord Jesus comes with all His holy ones.” (1st Thessalonians 3:13) It will be a glorious time for those who are ready. Purity and holiness are required to see the Lord and to stand before Him!
“For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God and the dead in Christ will arise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” (1st Thessalonians 4:16-17) Jesus is personally coming back for those who have trusted in Him. The dead rise first to receive glorified bodies. Then we who are alive will be caught up and instantly changed. This will happen in an instant at the shout of the archangel and the trumpet call of God. It will catch many by surprise!
“May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” (1st Thessalonians 5:23-24) Thankfully, Paul prayed again for the Thessalonians. (And us as well.) Jesus Christ is faithful and He will keep us blameless! Amen!
Active Waiting!
Scripture reading for December 5th: 1st Thessalonians 1-5
Dear Friends,
Another day of rest is here! We are all waiting for Jesus Christ to return and celebrate His resurrection with each Sunday! In order to finish our journey on the last day of December, we must again read on Sunday. Please join with a body of believers today and worship! Don’t forsake the assembling of yourselves, as you see the end approaching! (No pun intended!)
The letter to Thessalonians is unique in that each chapter contains a reference to the second coming of Christ! The believers in Thessalonica were really excited about this event. Paul had to write to them to help them out of some wrong thinking concerning how to prepare and wait for Christ’s return. As we read this, let’s check our thinking to be sure we are on the right track!
Paul greeted this church, thanking God for their work produced by their faith in Jesus Christ. This church worked to help others know the Lord. They had great hope in Jesus Christ’s return which inspired endurance. (1st Thessalonians 1:2-3) Paul knew their background of idolatry and how they responded to the Gospel by truly turning to the living and to God and to wait for Jesus Christ from heaven. (1st Thessalonians 1:9-10)
Paul recounted how he and the other brothers had worked among them sharing the gospel. They had been very gentle and shared their lives as well as the message because of the love they had for these dear people. They also set a holy and pure example of what being a Christian looked like and worked hard so as not to be a burden on these new believers. The Thessalonians had received the word and had become imitators of God’s churches. (1st Thessalonians 2:7-12, 19-20) These believers would be the apostles joy, hope and crown when Christ appeared!
Paul encouraged these believers to wait for Christ actively. They must live holy lives by avoiding sexual immorality. They must love each other and respect each person. They must also work and mind their own business. Christ is coming back suddenly for those who are waiting actively. (1st Thessalonians 4:1-12) Jesus will come Himself, with a trumpet call and loud command. The dead in Christ will rise first, followed by those who are alive and ready to meet Jesus in the clouds! Take care of any unfinished business today!
In His Love, Pastor John
Comfort One Another
Scripture reading for December 4th: 1st Thessalonians 1-5
“They tell us how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead–Jesus, who rescues us form the coming wrath.” (1st Thessalonians 1:9-10)
Every chapter of this short letter has a reference to Jesus Christ’s return. Believers are focused on the greatest event that can happen to them, the return of Jesus Christ! Jesus is alive as opposed to every other so called god who is lifeless or dead. He rescues us from the coming wrath of God on sin and those who have not repented. We wait eagerly for His return!
“For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.” (1st Thessalonians 2:19)
Paul was expecting a reward when Jesus came back. We should too! Every soul who has been saved through our ministry or giving to the Lord will bring joy and a crown and glory! This is the hope that we have as Christians!
“May He strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our lord Jesus comes with all His holy ones.” 1st Thessalonians 3:13
Paul prayed for strength in these believers’ hearts so that they would be able to stand before the Lord when He does appear. It will be a glorious time for those who are ready. Purity and holiness are required to see the Lord and to stand before Him! May God strengthen our hearts today in preparation for that fast-approaching day!
“For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God and the dead in Christ will arise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” (1st Thessalonians 4:16-17)
Jesus is personally coming back for those who have trusted in Him. The dead rise first to receive glorified bodies. Then we who are alive will be caught up and instantly changed. This will happen in an instant at the shout of the archangel and the trumpet call of God. It will catch many by surprise! What an event! Lord Jesus, we want to see You!
“May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” (1st Thessalonians 5:23-24)
Thankfully, Paul prays again for the Thessalonians. (And us as well.) Thankfully, Jesus Christ is faithful and He will keep us blameless! What comfort! Amen!