Can you man up? 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Good morning everyone. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Can we visit in 1 Thessalonians for a moment. Okay, let's go to chapter 5 and talk. Verses 1 - 8 talks about when Christ will return, like a thief in the night we will not know when; and we are children of the light, of the day and will be with Him forever. We need to be clearheaded, wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 KJV "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our LORD Jesus Christ. Who died for us that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Wherefore comfort yourselves together and edify one another, even as also ye do."

Okay, what is this saying. As you near the end of a long race, your legs ache, your throat burns, and your whole body cries out for you to stop. This is when friends and fans are most valuable. Their encouragement helps you push through the pain to the finish line.

In the same way, Christians are to encourage one another. Be sensitive to others need for encouragement, and offer supportive words or actions. God choose to save us through Jesus and not cast His anger on us. Because of this, when Jesus returns, we will live forever. Uphold each other, cast not angry words or actions; but let actions of love pour out to others.

Jesus died for you. Jesus had emotions and showed them. Jesus wept. Jesus loved everyone and asked God's forgiveness on all. Can you man up as Jesus did? Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny