Philippians - Living in the WordSample

Key Verse:

1 Thessalonians 5

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.

Reflection:

Have you ever heard the saying, “Stay ready, so you don't have to get ready”? That’s the idea that Paul is trying to get across to the believers in Thessalonica who are worried about the day of the Lord. If we are living the way that Jesus has called us to live, by the example that He set for us, it shouldn’t make any difference when He returns. Paul goes on to say in verse 9, “for God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Response:

Do you resonate with the fears that some of the believers in Thessalonica had about Jesus’ return? If so, take a moment to reflect on why that is.

What do you need to adjust to make sure that you are ready when that amazing day does come?

In prayer, thank God for the salvation that you have through Jesus.