05/29 1 Thessalonians 5:18
No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
KEYS
One of the keys to abundant Christ filled living is to develop an attitude of gratitude. Be thankful. Be thankful for everything. In all things be thankful. Your life and your existence is something for you to be thankful for-the breath of life, the moments of life, the people in your life-be thankful.
05/28 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
Always be joyful. 17 Keep on praying.
PRAY
We need to pray. Prayer needs to be a part of our daily existence. Praying keeps us connected with the Father. Trust the Lord and keep praying.
05/27 1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to everyone else.
GOOD
Good isn’t a passive activity. It costs us to do good. We have to change to do good for doing good isn’t in our standard nature. Jesus enables us to do good. Let the Lord Jesus have control of you and do good.
05/26 1 Thessalonians 5:14
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
PATIENT
It is important to be patient with everyone. That speaks loudly to me. I want to claim my priority when in fact the Lord calls me to give others priority and be patient. Impatience is one of the demons of this age. Be patient with one another.
05/25 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and warn you against all that is wrong. 13 Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because of their work. And remember to live peaceably with each other.
HONOR
Honor one another. People have value and are deserving of our honor of their personhood and value. Remember that Jesus died for each one of us. Each one of us is made in the Lord’s image. Honor one another. Be careful how you criticize. People are valuable and worthy of our honor.
05/24 1 Thessalonians 5:11
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
ENCOURAGE
Encourage one another. Think about the good things. Help others. Look for the good in every situation and encourage one another.
05/23 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
For God decided to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. 10 He died for us so that we can live with him forever, whether we are dead or alive at the time of his return.
FOREVER
When Jesus saves you, you are saved forever. He will never leave us. He will make sure that we are always with Him.
05/22 1 Thessalonians 5:7-8
Night is the time for sleep and the time when people get drunk. 8 But let us who live in the light think clearly, protected by the body armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.
SALVATION
Salvation is a gift. Trust the Lord. He provides your salvation. He protects your salvation. Salvation is eternal. Jesus will never let you go.
05/21 1 Thessalonians 5:4
But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. 5 For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t belong to darkness and night. 6 So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be sober.
ALERT
Be alert, pay attention for the Evil One is prowling about seeking whom he might devour. Jesus is coming back. Be ready. Stand fast. Live right. Jesus is alive.
05/20 1 Thessalonians 5:3
When people are saying, “All is well; everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall upon them as suddenly as a woman’s birth pains begin when her child is about to be born. And there will be no escape.
READY
Be ready in season and out of season. We do not know the day or the hour but we do know that Jesus is coming back. Be ready. It will happen in an instant. Be ready.
