Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Five Things I Learned from the Book of 2 THESSALONIANS



2 Thessalonians reminded me that waiting well is a spiritual discipline. This letter had a more serious tone, like Paul was trying to keep the church steady in the middle of confusion and fear. What really stayed with me was how he reminded them that God is just. That gave me peace. Sometimes I want to see justice right now—but Paul reminded me that God sees, God knows, and God will handle it in His perfect time. I also felt the urgency in Paul’s voice: do not be shaken. Do not let fear or false teaching move you out of place. Stand firm. That encouraged me to tighten my grip on what I know is true. Paul also reminded them that God was still working in them. That was personal for me. Even when I feel weary or unseen, God is doing something in me. This letter helped me breathe again, and reminded me not to give up when the waiting gets long.