Good morning, everyone!
Today I read 2 Thessalonians 1-3.
Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian church while he was in prison. He wrote to encourage them as in the last letter, but also to admonish them, as he had heard that some of their members were not doing what they were supposed to do.
There was a lot in today's reading that I didn't understand, and part of it would make more sense if I understood the context and the time period better.
That said, I do want to share one verse with you today.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 - But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
The evil one, of course, is Satan, who tries everything in his power to turn us from God and prevent God's word from being spoken.
This verse can stand on its own, but if you wish for the context, Paul is asking for prayer that they can still preach the gospel and for the release of himself and the other prisoners who are there for preaching the gospel. After the verse, he declares his confidence in the Thessalonian church that they will continue to do what is asked of them.
I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read 1 Timothy 1-6.
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