God's Word

"When I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith.  I was afraid that in some way, the tempter (Satan) had tempted you and that our labors (to teach you about Jesus) might have been in vain.

But Timothy (the servant of Jesus) has just now come to us from you; and has brought good news about your faith and love.  He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us, and that you long to see us..., just as we long to see you.

Therefore, Brothers and Sisters, in all our (current) distress and persecution, we were encouraged about you; because of your faith.

For now, we really live (in joy), since you are standing firm (in your faith) in the Lord (Jesus)."    

In today's Scripture..., Paul is writing to Believers in the church at Thessalonica.  Paul had established the church there, but was forced to flee, because of persecution from other Jews in Thessalonica who were jealous of the success Paul was having teaching people about Jesus; so Paul left and eventually ended up in Corinth (Acts 17:5-10)..., where he penned this letter to the Believers in Thessalonica.  Amen!  Paul had been very concerned that the Thessalonica church, and its members might have regressed in their faith because of the lack of support (Believers and church leaders) that had remained; so Paul sent his servant Timothy to Thessalonica to witness the church..., and return to Paul to give him a progress report.  Amen again!  At the time of this writing, Timothy had just returned to Paul with a glowing report of steadfast faith in Jesus of the church members; and the good progress of the church.  Hallelujah!  This inspired Paul to write a letter of encouragement to the church.  Glory Hallelujah!  And this letter serves as guidance to the servants of Jesus Christ.  For we have a responsibility to check on the "faith" knowledge and impact of those who are new to Jesus! Amen!  So whenever it can be done; it is our role to find out about their faith!  Amen again!  Our Scripture begins with Paul explaining to the church why he was compelled to write them, saying that he wanted to visit to see their progress, but that he could not; and Paul said to the church..., "When I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith.  I was afraid that in some way, the tempter (Satan) had tempted you and that our labors (to teach you about Jesus) might have been in vain."  It is very important for the servant of Jesus to check on new Believers; so that their faith and understanding can be monitored.  Amen!  The Word continues with Paul sharing the results of their progress, saying to the church..., "But Timothy (the servant of Jesus) has just now come to us from you; and has brought good news about your faith and love.  He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us, and that you long to see us..., just as we long to see you."  When new Believers and new churches progress in faith and love..., that is good news!  Amen again!  And the Word of God concludes with the servant of Jesus sharing encouragement and joy with the Believers who have continued in faith, saying to the Believers that because of their faith..., "Therefore, Brothers and Sisters, in all our (current) distress and persecution, we were encouraged about you; because of your faith.  For now we really live (in joy), since you are standing firm (in your faith) in the Lord (Jesus)."  When you see the faith of Believers increase...; celebrate in the Lord!  When you see the faith of Believers stand firm..., encourage them!  For this is wonderful news!  Amen.

Today..., our Scripture is speaking to the servants of Jesus Christ.  Amen!  As a servant of Jesus Christ, you do a lot of work; and often times you do not know how it turns out.  Amen again!  You may get the opportunity to see someone accept Jesus; or see someone receive the Word.  Hallelujah!  That is a great thing!  However, many times you have to leave, and do not know if the new convert to Jesus..., grows in their faith.  Tell the truth!  But whenever you can, you have a responsibility to check the "faith" progress of the Believer you ministered to.  For Satan will attack the people who have just received the "seed" that is the Word of God.  And that is the truth!  So check on them.  Paul had established the church in Thessalonica.  Amen!  But Paul had to leave them.  So Paul sent his servant Timothy to Thessalonica to witness the church and visit with the new converts to Jesus.  Timothy returned to Paul with a glowing report of faith in Jesus of the church members; and the good progress of the church.  Hallelujah!  And as servants of Jesus Christ we also have a responsibility to check on the "faith" knowledge and impact of those who are new to Jesus! Amen!  Whenever it can be done; it is our role to find out about their faith!  Amen again!  Our Scripture begins with Paul explaining to the church why he was compelled to write them, saying that he wanted to visit to see their progress, but that he could not; and Paul said to the church..., "When I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith.  I was afraid that in some way, the tempter (Satan) had tempted you and that our labors (to teach you about Jesus) might have been in vain."  It is very important for the servant of Jesus to check on new Believers; so that their faith and understanding can be monitored.  Amen!  New Believers in Jesus, and new churches of Jesus; are like new seeds in soil.  They must be checked on, to see if they have taken root.  They must be checked on to see if they have the proper nourishment to grow; or if they need fertilizer to help them grow.  And as servants of Jesus; we must be able to check to see if "weeds" (the trappings of temptations to sin) have surrounded, or affected the health and growth of the seed!  Hallelujah!  For the initial labor of planting the seed has been done; now check on the seed..., to ensure that the seed grows into a magnificent harvest!  Checking on new seeds..., is a wonderful part of the role that Jesus gives His servants!  Amen.

Today..., our Word is speaking to the servants of Jesus Christ.  Amen!  As a servant of Jesus Christ, you do a lot of work; and often times you do not know how it turns out.  Amen again!  You may get the opportunity to see someone accept Jesus; or see someone receive the Word.  Hallelujah!  That is a great thing!  However, many times you have to leave, and do not know if the new convert to Jesus..., grows in their faith.  Tell the truth!  But whenever you can, you have a responsibility to check the "faith" progress of the Believer you ministered to.  For Satan will attack the people who have just received the "seed" that is the Word of God.  And that is the truth!  So check on them.  Paul sent his servant Timothy to Thessalonica to witness the church and visit with the new converts to Jesus.  Timothy returned to Paul with a glowing report of faith in Jesus of the church members; and the good progress of the church.  Hallelujah!  And as servants of Jesus Christ we also have a responsibility to check on the "faith" knowledge and impact of those who are new to Jesus! Amen!  Whenever it can be done; it is our role to find out about their faith!  Amen again!  It is very important for the servant of Jesus to check on new Believers; so that their faith and understanding can be monitored.  Amen!  The Word continues with Paul sharing the results of their progress, saying to the church..., "But Timothy (the servant of Jesus) has just now come to us from you; and has brought good news about your faith and love.  He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us, and that you long to see us..., just as we long to see you."  When new Believers and new churches progress in faith and love..., that is good news!  Amen again!  And to a servant of Jesus that has planted the seed; this progress validates the Will of God!  Hallelujah!  The progress of visible growth in a Believers faith and love of Jesus; glorifies God..., and lifts the name of Jesus!  Glory Hallelujah!  That is how seeds mature into branches... that bear fruit!  Glory to God!  And that is wonderful news!  Amen.

Today..., the Word of God is speaking to the servants of Jesus Christ.  Amen!  As a servant of Jesus Christ, you do a lot of work; and often times you do not know how it turns out.  Amen again!  You may get the opportunity to see someone accept Jesus; or see someone receive the Word.  Hallelujah!  That is a great thing!  However, many times you have to leave, and do not know if the new convert to Jesus..., grows in their faith.  Tell the truth!  But whenever you can, you should check the "faith" progress of the Believer you ministered to.  For Satan will attack the people who have just received the "seed" that is the Word of God.  And that is the truth!  So check on them.  As servants of Jesus Christ we also have a responsibility to check on the "faith" knowledge and impact of those who are new to Jesus!  Amen!  Whenever it can be done; it is our role to find out about their faith!  Amen again!  It is very important for the servant of Jesus to check on new Believers; so that their faith and understanding can be monitored.  Amen!  And when new Believers and new churches progress in faith and love..., that is good news!  Amen again!  The Word of God concludes with the servant of Jesus sharing encouragement and joy with the Believers who have continued in faith, saying to the Believers that because of their faith..., "Therefore, Brothers and Sisters, in all our (current) distress and persecution, we were encouraged about you; because of your faith.  For now we really live (in joy), since you are standing firm (in your faith) in the Lord (Jesus)."  When you see the faith of Believers increase...; celebrate in the Lord!  When you see the faith of Believers stand firm..., encourage them!  There is nothing greater for the servant that delivered the Word of God; that encourages a sinner to turn their life to Jesus!  Hallelujah!  And when you see that new seed take root; and begin to grow..., that is a time to give glory to God and celebrate the name of Jesus!  Glory Hallelujah!  For this is wonderful news!  Amen.

Today...., our Scripture Guidance is for the servants of Jesus Christ.  You are being encouraged.  As servants of Jesus Christ we also have a responsibility to check on the "faith" knowledge and impact of those who are new to Jesus!  Amen!  Whenever it can be done; it is our role to find out about their faith!  Amen again!  It is very important for the servant of Jesus to check on new Believers; so that their faith and understanding can be monitored.  Amen!  And when new Believers and new churches progress in faith and love..., that is good news!  Amen again!  So when you see the faith of Believers increase..., celebrate in the Lord!  When you see the faith of Believers stand firm..., encourage them!  For this is wonderful news!  And encourage yourself; for the labor that you are doing as a servant of Jesus Christ..., is not in vain!  Glory to God!  Now you can really live in joy!  Amen.