May 14, 2013
Paul's message to the people of Thessalonica (and God's message to all of us): Continue strong; your hope comes from Christ; God loves you; you were chosen by him. You've suffered much, but you've accepted all He is teaching you with the joy that can only come from the Holy Spirit. Because you surrendered your will to His, you've become an example for others and what the Lord is teaching you has spread. Because of this your faith in God has become known everywhere. You've done your part, so now wait. Wait for God's Son to come from heaven. Continue strong. Wait!
Don't try to avoid the "because" situations in your life and don't waste any time regretting them. It is often those very situations that God uses to bring honor and glory HIS name.
Next Entry: I Thessalonians 2:1 – 3:13
Paul's message to the people of Thessalonica (and God's message to all of us): Continue strong; your hope comes from Christ; God loves you; you were chosen by him. You've suffered much, but you've accepted all He is teaching you with the joy that can only come from the Holy Spirit. Because you surrendered your will to His, you've become an example for others and what the Lord is teaching you has spread. Because of this your faith in God has become known everywhere. You've done your part, so now wait. Wait for God's Son to come from heaven. Continue strong. Wait!
"I have found that the casual Christian has little or no influence upon others. I am finding that it is only the Christian who refuses to compromise in matters of honesty, integrity and morality who is bearing an effective witness for Christ. The worldly Christian is prepared to do as the world does and will condone practices which are dishonest and unethical because he is afraid of the world's displeasure. Only by a life of obedience to the voice of the Spirit, by daily dying to self, by a full dedication to Christ and constant fellowship with Him, are we able to live a godly life and have a positive influence in this present ungodly world." ~ From Unto the Hills by Billy GrahamAddendum: 10/17/16 ~ "Because of this..." Because is a theme that runs throughout scripture. The people of Thessalonica had a testimony to share because they were faithful and totally surrendered to God's teaching and His Will even though they suffered much. We have the story of Daniel standing strong in his faith because he was betrayed and falsely accused. Because. It is often BECAUSE. It is the same in our situation as well. We have a story to tell because of the betrayal by loved ones and their subsequent filing of this lawsuit. "Because of this..." HIS story is going out in a way I could never have imagined.
Don't try to avoid the "because" situations in your life and don't waste any time regretting them. It is often those very situations that God uses to bring honor and glory HIS name.
Next Entry: I Thessalonians 2:1 – 3:13
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