Paul
Reminded The Christians of
Christ's Return (1Th_3:11-13)
As
we should all know, the theme of both
epistles to the Thessalonians is the
second coming of Christ. No truth
establishes the believer faster or
better than this one. In the midst of
testing and tribulation, these
believers could assure and encourage
themselves with the promise of His
coming. When temptations came their
way, as they did daily in those
heathen cities, they could keep
themselves clean by remembering that
Christ might come that very day.
If
weary of laboring and witnessing,
they could take on new strength and
courage by looking for His return. No
truth in the Bible has a greater
effect on the believer's heart,
mind, and will than the truth of
the second coming of Christ.
Read
Luk_12:42-48
to see what happens to the servant
who forgets the coming of Christ. This man did not say
anything openly; he merely said in
his heart, "My Lord has delayed
His coming!" He did not love
Christ's appearing. Is it any
wonder this servant backslid and
could not get along with other
workers?
Paul
was anxious that their hearts be
established blameless; note also 1Th_5:23.
Christians are supposed to be
blameless and harmless (Php_2:15).
This does not mean they are sinless,
for perfection is not possible until
Christ returns. The little child,
copying his name on the blackboard,
does not perform faultlessly,
because he is only a child; but if
he does the best he can, he is
blameless.
If
we live up to the light God has given
us and seek to grow in Him, we can
live lives that are blameless in God's
sight. The daily expectancy of
Christ's return will help the believer
keep his or her life clean (1 John
2:28-3:3).
Keep the faith and encourage one
another - Refrain from listening to
the Dis encouraging words of those who
just love to say.. "My Lord has
delayed His coming!" - NO keep the
faith of the fellow worshippers alive
by encouraging them to WATCH
Love in CHRIST JESUS
A 'Watchman' in the One who
completes our faith