2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. 4 Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
I can bet that when you read today’s verses, several people come to mind. At least I hope that is true. What about you? Do you come to mind? Are you brag-worthy? Is your faith growing more and more? Is your love for others increasing? How strong are your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you have endured?
I am not writing today to shame anyone. Remember, I always write these to make myself think and include you on my journey. When I read this today, I asked myself these questions. I wasn’t trying to make myself feel bad or bring shame to myself. I wasn’t even trying to judge myself. I certainly was not comparing myself to anyone. I honestly just wanted to figure out if I have grown over the years and am I still growing. I am happy to say the answer was YES!
You see the two most important words in these two verses are ‘growing’ and ‘perseverance’. Christianity has never been about perfection. We will never reach perfection until we make it to Heaven. Life on Earth is about moving forward. Keep on, keeping on! Do I have things to work on? Oh my yes! But I am
growing! How about you? Will you keep
growing with me?
Lord, I hope I will always be brag-worthy in Your eyes. I want to persevere and keep growing every day! ~amen
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