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Daily Devotion – Following
Jesus In Every
Chapter
Date: Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Chapters: The Book of 1 Thessalonians
Message Title: Be Preserved Blameless
Hello My Friend,
The Book of 1 Thessalonians is the thirteenth book of the New Testament, fifty-second book of the Bible, and contains five chapters. The author of this epistle is Paul and it was addressed to all believers, but first to those of Thessalonica. The time he wrote the letter is approximately 54AD. The purpose of the letter was to assure the people that Christ is returning and to correct any false teaching. What we are to learn from the book is that Christ is indeed returning, until then we need to be godly examples and seek comfort in this life in the hope of eternity with Him and His glorious return. “To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.” - 1 Thessalonians 3:13.
It is often said that if the devil is not messing with you than maybe you are not living the way God wants you to live. Whether you realize it or not faithful Christians, you are being watched not only by God, but the devil, and the world. Faithful Christians are going to face more persecution than any other because there are souls at stake and we are the only ones leading lost souls to Christ. The city of Thessalonica was a large, thriving, and a very populated place. The newly converted Christians were facing much persecution, Paul writes this letter to commend them of their faith, assure them that their work is not in vain, and remind them that Jesus is returning.
“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.” - 1 Thessalonians 1:5,8-10.
“And to wait for his Son from heaven,” No matter what we do in this life, we must remember that we are going to spend eternity either in the Kingdom of God or lake of fire, we don't need to believe in God to know that the world is being destroyed, and it's not going to stop until Christ returns. Making people follow strict diets, gun control, trying to control “climate change”, sending people to Mars, and even denying that God exists will never stop God from placing judgment upon the earth. All who are saved need to be living a life that leads others to Christ, we may not face an eternity in the lake of fire, but we have to answer to Christ for every soul we didn't tell about Him. No, we are not responsible for those who reject Him, but we are responsible for not giving them the opportunity to know of Him if we were led to tell them by the Holy Spirit and didn't.
“For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.” - 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12,19,20.
“That ye would walk worthy of God,” There is a reason why we are to live a godly life after we are saved, it's not to keep our salvation, it's to show the world that they need Jesus. Everyone by nature knows how to do good things, but what do we do the good for? Most likely it's for our benefit, which is why we can't do enough good to get in the Kingdom of God on our own. Paul encourages the Thessalonians and all of us to live in a manner that is pleasing to God toward all mankind for the sake of the Gospel, no matter how much affliction we face for it.
“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.” - 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5,11-13.
“To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God,” Being a faithful Christian changes your heart, it keeps you from doing things that you would have found no problem with in the world. Sometimes we may get caught up in situations because we confuse something from the devil as from God and that will cause some affliction, but eventually we see our error and repent. We must realize that Jesus is not just for the Jews or Baptists or an other religion, He is for all who believe in Him. While the Jews had the law to follow, it was not what saved them, it was their belief in the coming of Christ, whom they know as the Messiah that saved them. You see, Israel was the example that other nations were to follow to the only living God, many did believe in the Messiah way before He even came to earth, and are in heaven right now awaiting for His return also.
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17.
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout,” The truth is, we don't know the hour in which Jesus will return, but every day is one day closer to Him coming. That's why it is important that we who are saved not only preach the Gospel, but live it. We must remember that God will not go back on His promise to redeem every soul who receives His Son, whether we are alive or sleeping (died), but He will not save a soul that has not. He's not being cruel, He's being just, and if we don't accept Him before we die physically, we will know then, and then it will be too late. Faithful Christians are God's witnesses and are to live according to His Will, giving Him glory for glory for all things, including affliction, but in the end it will all be worth it.
“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23.
Today's Prayer: God, You save us from hell the second we believe that only Your Son can save us from the punishment we face for our sins. You have called on all believers to take a stand in our faith and allow Christ to be Lord of our lives. May we, by example and word, say to the lost that we serve not the god of this world, but a King who is King of kings, Lord or lords, the Almighty and living God Himself. Let us not be corrupted into believing or following those who have no intention of knowing Your Son, give us the strength to remain faithful no matter what affliction we face, and give us Your power to resist the devil. I ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Date: Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Chapters: The Book of 1 Thessalonians
Message Title: Be Preserved Blameless
Hello My Friend,
The Book of 1 Thessalonians is the thirteenth book of the New Testament, fifty-second book of the Bible, and contains five chapters. The author of this epistle is Paul and it was addressed to all believers, but first to those of Thessalonica. The time he wrote the letter is approximately 54AD. The purpose of the letter was to assure the people that Christ is returning and to correct any false teaching. What we are to learn from the book is that Christ is indeed returning, until then we need to be godly examples and seek comfort in this life in the hope of eternity with Him and His glorious return. “To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.” - 1 Thessalonians 3:13.
It is often said that if the devil is not messing with you than maybe you are not living the way God wants you to live. Whether you realize it or not faithful Christians, you are being watched not only by God, but the devil, and the world. Faithful Christians are going to face more persecution than any other because there are souls at stake and we are the only ones leading lost souls to Christ. The city of Thessalonica was a large, thriving, and a very populated place. The newly converted Christians were facing much persecution, Paul writes this letter to commend them of their faith, assure them that their work is not in vain, and remind them that Jesus is returning.
“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.” - 1 Thessalonians 1:5,8-10.
“And to wait for his Son from heaven,” No matter what we do in this life, we must remember that we are going to spend eternity either in the Kingdom of God or lake of fire, we don't need to believe in God to know that the world is being destroyed, and it's not going to stop until Christ returns. Making people follow strict diets, gun control, trying to control “climate change”, sending people to Mars, and even denying that God exists will never stop God from placing judgment upon the earth. All who are saved need to be living a life that leads others to Christ, we may not face an eternity in the lake of fire, but we have to answer to Christ for every soul we didn't tell about Him. No, we are not responsible for those who reject Him, but we are responsible for not giving them the opportunity to know of Him if we were led to tell them by the Holy Spirit and didn't.
“For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.” - 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12,19,20.
“That ye would walk worthy of God,” There is a reason why we are to live a godly life after we are saved, it's not to keep our salvation, it's to show the world that they need Jesus. Everyone by nature knows how to do good things, but what do we do the good for? Most likely it's for our benefit, which is why we can't do enough good to get in the Kingdom of God on our own. Paul encourages the Thessalonians and all of us to live in a manner that is pleasing to God toward all mankind for the sake of the Gospel, no matter how much affliction we face for it.
“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.” - 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5,11-13.
“To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God,” Being a faithful Christian changes your heart, it keeps you from doing things that you would have found no problem with in the world. Sometimes we may get caught up in situations because we confuse something from the devil as from God and that will cause some affliction, but eventually we see our error and repent. We must realize that Jesus is not just for the Jews or Baptists or an other religion, He is for all who believe in Him. While the Jews had the law to follow, it was not what saved them, it was their belief in the coming of Christ, whom they know as the Messiah that saved them. You see, Israel was the example that other nations were to follow to the only living God, many did believe in the Messiah way before He even came to earth, and are in heaven right now awaiting for His return also.
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17.
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout,” The truth is, we don't know the hour in which Jesus will return, but every day is one day closer to Him coming. That's why it is important that we who are saved not only preach the Gospel, but live it. We must remember that God will not go back on His promise to redeem every soul who receives His Son, whether we are alive or sleeping (died), but He will not save a soul that has not. He's not being cruel, He's being just, and if we don't accept Him before we die physically, we will know then, and then it will be too late. Faithful Christians are God's witnesses and are to live according to His Will, giving Him glory for glory for all things, including affliction, but in the end it will all be worth it.
“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23.
Today's Prayer: God, You save us from hell the second we believe that only Your Son can save us from the punishment we face for our sins. You have called on all believers to take a stand in our faith and allow Christ to be Lord of our lives. May we, by example and word, say to the lost that we serve not the god of this world, but a King who is King of kings, Lord or lords, the Almighty and living God Himself. Let us not be corrupted into believing or following those who have no intention of knowing Your Son, give us the strength to remain faithful no matter what affliction we face, and give us Your power to resist the devil. I ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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