SCRIPTURE: 1Thessalonians (NIV) 2:17 But, brothers, when we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. 18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan stopped us.
19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy.
OBSERVATION: While Paul was fulfilling his ministry here on earth, the people in Thessonalica were in his heart and on his mind. Many times Paul’s ministry group had wanted to come to visit them. Satan had worked in the circumstances to stop them, but a day was coming when they would all be together in the presence of the Lord! Satan would not be present to stop their sweet fellowship there! And there in the presence of the Lord they will be Paul’s glory and joy!
APPLICATION: What a day that will be when we stand in heaven before the Lord. I am thinking that there will be a time when we can present to the Lord the lives to whom we presented Jesus here in this life. However the celebration may go, what joy will be ours to see others present because we had a part in their salvation!
PRAYER: Lord, what a special privilege is presented to us to be able to present the gospel to someone who does not know you. And what a great joy awaits us in your presence when we meet them in worship before your throne! Amen
Pastor Leon
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