November 8, 2024

Encouraging the Believers

I really like encouragement!  I like to give it and I like to receive it!  When I remember the people that had the biggest impact on me, especially when I was young, they all had one thing in common … they offered encouragement.  

In 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul begins by offering encouragement to the Thessalonian believers.  He says he thanks God for this young church because their faith is flourishing and their love for one another is growing.  What a powerful thing to tell any believer!  This body of new converts is showing very positive signs and it hasn’t been easy.  They have endured persecution, trials, and tribulations that could have broken them, but they have persevered.   

I hope you can join us this Sunday as we study 2 Thessalonians 1 and learn about faith, love,  judgment, and the Kingdom of God.    Paul’s prayer is for these believers to continue to grow and develop their faith while honoring our Lord Jesus Christ and glorifying God.   It’s our prayer for this church as well!

See you Sunday!

Bill Parker