Through the Bible: 2 ThessaloniansSample

Persevere in Faith

Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.

2 Thessalonians 1:4 (NIV)

As Paul encourages the Thessalonians who were experiencing persecution, he reminds them to always abide in love, faithfulness and to endure the hardships.

As Jesus is established as King through His suffering on the cross, as His followers, we have victory over the world by imitating Jesus.

In life, no one is exempted from pain, hardship, and challenges. There will always be highs and lows. We celebrate the good times but when life brings us pain, failure and shame, we persevere in faith and to stay on the path God has designed for us.

We can do this by remembering and giving thanks to God for His faithfulness in the past. Being able to recall that we have persevered and survived will help us face our future challenges with stronger faith.

Prayer

Abba Father, we can persevere because of Your faithfulness. You reminded us to remain steadfast and endure under trial, for when the time has come, we will receive the crown of life, which You have promised to those who love Jesus. Amen.