Category: 2 Thessalonians

Paul prays that his church has endurance and that members avoid being lazy and off mission.

It seems that the false teaching circulating of “Jesus has already come agin” left some with a sense of not knowing what to do next. Is this all there is? No, the mission is not complete!

God expects his people to work and be about the family business.

“They are not busy but busybodies” (v.11) hits hard. How true.

Being #onmission and #onpurpose with God’s work will require saying no to some things- even good things- to make room for the essential things God is leading you to do.

What a word word for Christ-followers! Being a busybody is easy- just be a slave to everyone else’s calendar.

Father, please make it crystal clear how I should spend the time, talent, and treasure you have loaned/entrusted to me. I want to invest wisely for your glory.

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Paul gives a snapshot of the Antichrist and encourages the church to stand on truth.

The theme continues of correction faulty teachings about the return of Jesus and the final judgement.

Regardless of troubling events, God is totally in control.

Unregenerate people are easily deceived and manipulated.

Continue to be sanctified by the Spirit through the truth of God’s Word, then stand.

There is practical advice for not being fooled by the Antichrist in v. 13-17.

Almighty God, nothing is beyond your knowledge and nothing will thwart your plans.

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The day of the Lord will be obvious.

Some in Thessalonica were teaching that the day of the Lord (Jesus’ return & judgement) had already happened. Paul writes to set the record straight.

God is a righteous judge.

Eventually unbelievers will reap what they have sown- the vengeance of God.

Work until Jesus comes.

This chapter details what happens when Jesus returns. Judgement day will be terrible for all who have insisted on paying their own sin debt.

Father God, help me work in the power of your Holy Spirit until you return or call me home.

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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.

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