2 Thessalonians 1 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read 2 Thessalonians 1.

Meditate on verse 4.

We ourselves speak proudly of you

 among the churches of God

for your perseverance and faith

 in the midst of all your persecutions

 and afflictions which you endure.

Persecution did not let up for the believers in Thessalonica, but their perseverance was unwavering, for which Paul was thankful.  In the midst of affliction, their faith and love became greater.  Paul hand wrote this second letter to exhort and encourage them to not grow weary in doing good.

God’s Word is timeless and eternally preserved, so you can be encouraged in your faith.  In the midst of suffering, remember these truths (2 Thessalonians 1:5-10):

*God’s righteous judgment will prove you worthy of His kingdom.

*God will repay with affliction those who afflict you.

*God will give relief to you who are afflicted.

*The Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in

  flaming fire.

*The Lord Jesus will deal out retribution to those who do not obey His

   Gospel.

*The Lord Jesus will be marveled at among all who have believed.

Aren’t you thankful God wrote to remind you of these things?  When you are in the midst of trials, you need to know how the story ends.

Pray 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 over yourself and those for whom you are standing guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“God, count _________ and me worthy of our calling,

and fulfill every desire for goodness

and the work of faith with power,

so that Your name, Lord Jesus,

will be glorified in us and us in You.

According to Your grace, God and Lord Jesus Christ~”