Paul´s heart was full of gratitude because the faith of the thessalonians was growing.
So, one reason you must be thankful is when you see that your faith is growing more and more. Your faith is supposed to grow more and more.
Your faith is supposed to be stronger more and more.
Faith you had yesterday is not enough for you today, as yesterday´s meal is not enough now.
You need to grow in faith!
Life tries to blind you bringing so much worries, difficulties to your mind... Sometimes you get so concerned about natural things, that if you are not careful, you will start living like people who have no faith.
You need to read more the Bible! You need to pray more! You need to sing more songs of praise! You need to be in communion with the church of the Lord! All these things will help you to be built up in faith!
Why do you must be built up in faith?
One reason are these hard days we are all living...
Another reason is because you must be strong enough to face persecution that christians will suffer in the last days... The church of the Lord will face difficulties and it´s ok to cry and to weep but the joy of the Holy Spirit will fill the hearts and strength those who are grown in faith!
The assurance of a great reward waiting for you will bring joy!
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Matthew 5:10-12
There is a reward!
Don´t be ashamed! Don´t feel embarrassed!of the gospel! Talk about Jesus!
This must feel your heart with thanksgiving!
Stay among those who believe! Stay in the midst of this church that believes and is expecting the Lord!
A briefing from Pr. Poliana Vasconcelos' preaching
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