11/06 I Thessalonians 1:7-10
As a result, you yourselves became an example to all the Christians in Greece. And now the word of the Lord is ringing out from you to people everywhere, even beyond Greece, for wherever we go we find people telling us about your faith in God. We don’t need to tell them about it, for they themselves keep talking about the wonderful welcome you gave us and how you turned away from idols to serve the true and living God. And they speak of how you are looking forward to the coming of God’s Son from heaven — Jesus, whom God raised from the dead. He is the one who has rescued us from the terrors of the coming judgment.
RESCUED
Yes, we are rescued from an eternal separation from the Lord. We are members of His household, forgiven, sanctified, and soon one day glorified. We will be with Him in eternity. Whatever happens today, tomorrow will come and we can have hope in HIM, the Lord Jesus Christ for He occupies our future and reaches to our present. When we cry out for help our help is at hand. Trust in the Lord and He will save you and make you a part of His family.
Category - Devotionals
11/05 I Thessalonians 1:6
So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord.
TRUST
Life moves at a fast pace sometimes passing us bye. Do not fear for whatever you are facing the Lord knows. When you hear His Word, experience His presence, joy is the result. Rejoice in the Lord always. Rejoice.
11/04 I Thessalonians 1:4-5
We know that God loves you, dear brothers and sisters, and that he chose you to be his own people. For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also with power, for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance that what we said was true. And you know that the way we lived among you was further proof of the truth of our message.
POWER
The Holy Spirit communicates with us with real POWER. The Lord wants us to understand and He will reveal Himself to us. His POWER speaks to our soul and gives us an immediate awareness of His presence. His POWER affirms His activity in our hearts. Praise the Lord. Thank you Lord for your love for us.
11/03 I Thessalonians 1:3
As we talk to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and your continual anticipation of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
ANTICIPATION
We live with anticipation of the return of Jesus. It could happen today. The question for me and for you is am I ready? Is my life what I want it to be? Am I what the Lord wants me to be? Okay, I can be. Step one is submission. Set aside self and listen to Jesus. Step two is obedience. Trust and obey for there is no other way for us to live a Christ like life.
11/02 I Thessalonians 1:2
We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly.
PRAY
Pray today for those around you. Pray for the hurting. Develop a habit of being in constant pray for everyone you meet. People need prayer. We need prayer. Part of our daily work is to be in prayer for the people we know and for those in need. Pray for me and I will pray for you.
11/01 1 Thessalonians 1:1
This letter is from Paul, Silas, and Timothy. It is written to the church in Thessalonica, you who belong to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May his grace and peace be yours.
GRACE
Grace is God giving us what we need and cannot earn. The Lord has grace for you today sufficient to meet your need. His grace is overflowing towards each one of us and we are blessed to be the recipients of His grace. Today stop for a moment and thank God for His precious, bounteous, overflowing grace towards you. God loves you.
10/31 Psalm 17:14-15
Save me by your mighty hand, O LORD, from those whose only concern is earthly gain. May they have their punishment in full. May their children inherit more of the same, and may the judgment continue to their children’s children. But because I have done what is right, I will see you. When I awake, I will be fully satisfied, for I will see you face to face.
SAVED
Do what is right, ask Jesus into your heart. If you have asked Jesus into your heart you will never be at the mercy of the world. Your life is hidden in Christ with God. The power of the world cannot shake you. Jesus will never forsake you. The Lord is a mighty warrior and He fights your fights for you.
10/30 Psalm 17:12-13
They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart — like young lions in hiding, waiting for their chance. Arise, O LORD! Stand against them and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!
POWER
Jesus has real power. Nothing can separate us from Him. Rejoice today because you are safe in Christ. Jesus is God’s everything and you belong to Him. Stand fast in the face of the world and the Lord will deliver you.
10/29 Psalm 17:10-11
They are without pity. Listen to their boasting. They track me down, surround me, and throw me to the ground.
WORLD
The world is a hard, evil place. It destroys people. The world is always seeking to put us down. The world brings famine, pestilence, war and a multitude of other disappointing, destructive things. Jesus stands against the world and brings us an abundant life. In Christ we find meaning and value. Jesus is alive and He lives in those of us that name His name as Lord and Savior.
10/28 Psalm 17:6-9
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. You save with your strength those who seek refuge from their enemies. Guard me as the apple of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me.
CONFIDENCE
We can have confidence in the Lord. He knows everything about us. The Lord is intimately involved in our life. Seek to know Him. Spend time with Jesus. When you spend time with Jesus you will begin to see things from His perspective. You will know He is present and you will stand against the world without being shaken.