“that no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.”
1 Thessalonians 3:3-5 KJV
Paul explaining about tribulations, “so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions, for you know that we are destined for this. In fact, when we were with you we forewarned you: “Suffering and persecution is coming.” And so it has happened, as you well know. For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I sent our brother to find out if your faith was still strong, for I was concerned that the tempter had somehow enticed you and our labor would have been in vain.” The sufferings of persecution are included in God’s destined purpose for those who love God and faithfully follow Christ. The tempter is the harasser which is the obvious title of satan, our adversary. We are not to be shaken by the pressures of our times, these fierce contradictions, that lie in our way. The religious and traditional systems of this world will always feel threatened by what the Gospel communicates. We are no longer in fear and sin-consciousness with the liberty that we enjoy with unity in Christ. Let’s enjoy our relationship with our greatest Friend, Jesus. Amen!
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