1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 New Living Translation
“For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”
Paul’s first letter to the believers in Thessalonica was to bolster their faith and reassure them that Christ indeed was coming back to gather his church. Based on all we know about Almighty God and his infinite power, it isn’t all that difficult to imagine that he would pour out his wrath on us all for the sinful lifestyle that we had embraced. The love and mercy God has for his creation wouldn’t allow him to eliminate all life forms because of their sinful nature. As you well know, the Father sent his only Son to take on God’s wrath in our place. The reason this was necessary was because sin cannot exist in God’s direct presence. (“Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrong.”– Habakkuk 1:13(NIV))
We can all be encouraged and spiritually elevated to know that Christ didn’t leave in the beginning of the Book of Acts to not return. He promised he would return and absolutely will. Like all things with God, it has to do with his perfect will for our individual lives along with the exact time and action needed to make everything fall into place. I am a firm believer that once we call on God for something, the wheels in heaven begin to turn as God starts to orchestrate his plan for answering your request. The key is to ask in line with his will for your life. The Bible can shed light on that topic.
So make sure to encourage and edify the brethren about you that, based on current and past events, the end is nearer than one might think. Stay ready! Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.
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