Scripture to Read: 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Remember from the first two devotions this week that God had led Paul to encourage the believers in Thessalonica to pray for Paul, Silvanus, Timothy, and all other believers. Today we read in 2 Thessalonians 5:5 that God also led Paul to pray for the believers in Thessalonica. God led Paul to ask Him to lead the hearts of the Thessalonian believers into the fullness of His love and to lead their hearts to a full understanding of the steadfastness of our Lord Jesus Christ. God also wants us to understand fully and completely His love for us. God also wants us to fully comprehend the patience of our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s love and steadfastness (patience) are two qualities that are essential for the kind of spiritual foundation and strength every believer needs for each day. The believers in Thessalonica also needed these qualities because we know that they were living under persecution. We need to pray for ourselves, and all other believers, that we never lose sight of God’s love for us and that we never doubt His patience toward us every day of our lives. When we fully understand the unconditional love our Lord has for us, this love sets us free to live unhindered lives for Him. Also, when we rest in the steadfastness of Christ toward us, we are incredibly encouraged, knowing that He is not finished with transforming us to look just like Him. Believe His Truth and do not let your feelings sway you from experiencing all He gives you daily.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His love and steadfastness toward you?
2. Share this good news with others this week and encourage them to know of God’s love and steadfastness toward them?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!