God’s Truth for Trying Times - 6/5/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 ESV] 

CONSIDER: It is good for believers to thank God for fellow believers. God's work is a source of encouragement to growth in Christlikeness. The work of faith is following the Lord in obedience. The labor of love is to keep the commands of God. The steadfastness of hope in Christ is the firm anchor for our souls.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?