Free & Fit - Thessalonians Reflections - Monday 25th November 1 Thessalonians 3
Thessalonians Reflections
Monday 25th November 1 Thessalonians 3
Opening Verses
“Therefore, when we could no longer endure our separation [from you], we thought it best to be left behind, alone at Athens, and so we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in [spreading] the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you [exhorting, comforting, and establishing you] in regard to your faith, For this reason, when I could no longer endure the suspense, I sent someone to find out about your faith [how you were holding up under pressure], for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and our work [among you] would prove to be ineffective.”
1 Thessalonians 3:1-2
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Reflection:
What a beautiful image to be of one mind and one purpose in prayer. Isnt that the ultimate vision for a Church? To be at one together in mind, purpose and prayer. As a community, as a group of believers and as a people group we all get to Worship Jesus, but it’s so beautiful when we get to do it together and all together as one family all in Jesus name.
“But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you, for this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and suffering we have been comforted and greatly encouraged about you because of your faith [your unwavering trust in God—placing yourselves completely in His loving hands].”
1 Thessalonians 3:5-7
We don’t just meet together as a Church on Sunday though we know to show up for each other on Tuesday night or a Friday morning or whenever our Church family and friends need us.
“And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you; so that He may strengthen and establish your hearts without blame in holiness in the sight of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints (God’s people).”
1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 AMP
The Disciples were always meeting together, breaking bread and worshipping God. They met together to share communion and were already working with and believing in Christ as a community; this is the reason they met. Not to gather for an alternative reality, but to Serve with Christ, to Know Christ and to Love Christ. We likewise can do this and also go from town to town to Share Christ with others. It helps us, it helps others and ultimately it helps Jesus!
Today let us not be ashamed or hide what we believe in, but let us follow our Lord and Saviour daily. Devoting ourselves to God, to serving one another and in doing so serving Christ. Let us make our everyday be about serving God in every way in Jesus name. Amen
Let us Pray…
Father we thank you for your word, for your witness and the Disciples. Help us to gather together, to love you, to serve you and to worship you in all we do. Help us O Lord our God to be devoted to you in all we do in Jesus name. Amen
“So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:26 NLT
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