October 6, 2024

The Shepherd's Corner

2 amazing steps: Step 1

I’ve been working through 1 Thessalonians a lot lately and have been so encouraged by it. One thing that makes the letter easy to grasp is that there are basically just 2 parts or steps which are separated by prayers.

The first step – live faithfully & please God. This is often easy to just think about or agree with, but then not really do anything differently, but nothing could be further from the truth. It takes work to live faithfully. It wasn’t easy for those reading this letter from Paul, but they were overcoming the obstacles in life faithfully; how about us?

Paul is, “encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.” 1 Thessalonians 2:12

If Jesus were to come back, how faithfully would he say we’re living? It’s something I wrestle with.

And then I see Paul’s words – to live a life worthy of God. I take this to mean that I can also live a life not worthy of God. The life God offers is “worth” the life of Jesus, because it cost Him his life, and I don’t ever want to take that for granted.

I encourage you to take time to read through 1 Thessalonians 1-3 and allow God to speak to us about what living faithfully to please God looks like.

Pastor Steve

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