2 Thessalonians

We are in a time of great hardship and persecution. Most who know the Word of God say we are in the end times. There is great darkness and many believers have been desensitized to the world around them. Especially, in the area of electronics, communication, and information. We have been inundated with so much smut on TV, we fail to see how much damage this is causing the Brethren. Sex and violence is the norm and we continue to watch even though God is very clear on sex and killing.

The enemy has sneaked in to our world and has keep us so consumed with information and technology that we can not properly study God's Word to know what is right and what is wrong. We give hours to computers, cell phones, texting and not even a few minutes to God. Someone once said "We give part of Sunday to God and the rest of the week to Satan.

God's wants us to stand strong but with that comes great persecution.

TRUTH

GROWING IN GODLINESS: Jesus warned us that in this world we would experience persecution (John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”) The Apostle Paul tells us that we are to endure these trials with faith and patience, knowing that it is for the kingdom of God that we suffer. We are also to intercede and pray for other believers and look expectantly for the return and vindication of Jesus Christ.

ACTION

2 Thessalonians 1:4-8 Endure persecution with faith and patience. Be willing to face persecution, knowing that your suffering is for the kingdom of God. Know that God will punish those who persecute you.

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 Follow Paul's example of prayer and intercession for those being persecuted in the church. Pray that they would fulfill all of the good purposes of God for them and that Jesus would be glorified through them.

My prayer for you all is to stand strong in the Lord and have a warriors heart like Jehu who did not deviate from what he was called to when he destroyed the house of Ahab (2 Kings 9).

AMEN!