Love God Greatly: 1 & 2 ThessaloniansНамуна

Read: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

SOAP: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Paul begins this letter to the church by extending God’s grace and peace to the believers and encouraging them in the faith. He explains how he purposed to habitually pray for his brothers and sisters in Christ in Thessalonica. Paul’s heart and mind overflowed with thanksgiving as he remembered 3 specific things: their work of faith, their labor of love, and their steadfastness of hope in Christ. 

Like Paul, we can choose to intentionally cheer one another on as we continue to pursue Christ together. Instead of comparing our walk to another believer or criticizing the actions of a fellow disciple, we can turn our attention toward interceding for others to continue activating their faith. 

Lord, help me to offer prayers of thanks and always remember to petition You for the continual growth of the body of Christ. Help us to increase in faith, hope, and love and walk out our faith with hearts fully surrendered to You. Amen