Encouragement

He’s the God who is there and all of His plans are being worked out for you, beloved. Take courage and take encouragement from the fact that God sees you in Christ and He sees you with the work all done.

Summary of 1 Thessalonians 3. How we handle trials and affliction in light of Christ’s Second Coming. The purpose of trials is to intensify my love for others, purify my love for God and get me ready to meet Christ.

When you become a Christian, you give up the right to put yourself first. The more you think of others first, the more blessed you will be.

Be right with God and right with people so as you present the message of salvation, your walk will be credible.

Say words of comfort, say words of encouragement, say words of appreciation, and say words of courage rather than saying “Well, we better give up”.