3/23/25
Rev. Clint Smith
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The Apostle Paul redirected the believers in Thessalonica from the overwhelming evil of the last days to joyful thanksgiving for their present and future blessings in God. Today, God calls us to keep our focus on Him through His Word.
With God’s love overflowing in his heart, Paul taught that he was morally obligated to always give thanks to God for the believers in Thessalonica, who were dearly loved by the Lord.
Like believers today, the believers in Thessalonica were called by God to the gospel of Jesus Christ. How? Through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, which sets every believer apart for God’s purpose.
Every believer’s faith in the truth of God’s Word, leading to spiritual maturity, is a supernatural act of God. An unbeliever can come to salvation in Christ alone only through the invitation of the Holy Spirit. When you come to Christ, it is never a surprise to God.
Throughout history, the Church has been challenged by God to remain steadfast in the world. We have the Holy Scriptures as The Authoritative Source to guide our daily lives.
The Word of God enables believers to grow. Paul preached that the Word alone brings stability to a Christian’s life. There are no new revelations—read what you have been given; it is complete, thorough, and enough.
The Word of God brings comfort to every believer’s heart. It is through the Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, that we receive genuine spiritual hope through His Word.
This good hope that we have as believers comes through the riches of God’s grace. The realization of this hope brings comfort to our hearts and prepares us for every good word and work. Ephesians 2:8-10
Have received the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
Are you reading God’s word for life transformation?