Paul remineses about his friends and his church planting days in Thessalonica.
This was a letter to friends and this chapter in particular was about a shared tough time. Welcome reception was likely 100%.
God’s plans are sometimes viewed more clearly through the rear view mirror.
We don’t know much. Sometimes trials and tribulations make our view of life myopic…we don’t easily see the big picture.
Focus on Christ and trust his leadership even in troubled times.
This is a great passage to help us remember that God uses perceived “failure” to accomplish his will and purposes.
Father, I trust your sovereign hand.
