God knows not all will believe in him.
He has accounted for that in the gap between the narrow and the wide road. So, He, Jesus, and the angels all rejoice when another person gets on the narrow road.
Paul opens his letter with praise and thanksgiving.
I think of it as a smile and a good-to-see-you greeting – plus conveyance of God’s profound love in us and what we do in his name.
Paul reminds them that they are chosen. Just as are we who believe in Christ.
We have the opportunity to mentor those who also choose to follow. So, with the Holy Spirit, we can build a Kingdom full of people who want to please our King.
Paul encouraged the work of the Thessalonians, as I hope to encourage you.
It’s not easy to leave the things behind that you have loved but are against God’s plans.
God truly wants what’s best for us. But it can be a sacrifice.
It’s a worthy sacrifice and is disproportionately rewarded.
Written 7. 13. 21
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