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In 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:‭6 NIV‬‬, “So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.”🔤 P...
06/09/2026

In 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:‭6 NIV‬‬, “So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.”

🔤 Paul reminds believers that, because we belong to Christ—the Light of the world—we should not live like those who are in spiritual darkness. Since the return of Jesus will be sudden, we are called to “stay awake and be sober” (1 Thessalonians 5:6).

To stay awake means to remain spiritually alert, not careless or indifferent. To be sober means to live with self-control, wisdom, and readiness. We should make good use of the time God has given us and remain watchful because the Lord could return at any moment.

This is also a call to examine our hearts. Are we truly surrendered to Jesus? Being ready for His return is not simply knowing about Christ; it is trusting Him, following Him, and daily yielding our lives to His will.

As believers of Jesus, let us stay spiritually awake, resist the distractions of this world, and faithfully share the gospel with those who are still in darkness. As Peter reminds us, “Be sober-minded; be watchful” (1 Peter 5:8). The message is simple. Stay awake. Stay surrendered to Jesus. Stay ready for His return.

In Jesus’ Name, I pray that you “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil (as I also pray) Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is” (Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭15‬-‭17 NIV), in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

06/09/2026

Sept 6,2026 | Finding Contentment in Christ

In 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:‭5 NIV‬‬, “You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the nig...
04/09/2026

In 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:‭5 NIV‬‬, “You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.”

🔤 The apostle Paul reminds believers of Jesus that we are “children of light and children of the day.” We do not belong to the darkness because, through faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit has opened our hearts to the light of the gospel.

This truth gives Christians, the true believers of Jesus, a living hope concerning the rapture—the future moment when Christ Jesus will suddenly and instantly gather His believers to Himself (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). While the Day of the Lord Jesus will come unexpectedly upon those living in darkness (1 Thessalonians 5:2–3), believers of Jesus can look forward to Christ’s coming with confidence and hope.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Paul also reminds us that God has “shone in our hearts” through the knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6).

Therefore, believers of Jesus should be encouraged that we belong to Christ, we walk in His light, and we do not need to fear His coming. Instead, we can live faithfully, remain spiritually alert, and look forward with certainty to being with Jesus.

In Jesus’ Name, I pray that “God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through (as I also pray that) your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭23 NIV), in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

30/08/2026

Aug 30,2026: TREMBLING AT GOD'S WORD

28/08/2026

In 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:‭3 NIV‬‬, “While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.”

🔤 The apostle Paul explains that the “day of the Lord” refers to the time when God’s judgment will suddenly fall upon an unbelieving world. Following the rapture of the church (1 Thessalonians 4:15–17), unbelievers will have a false sense of “peace and security.” But their confidence will be shattered when sudden destruction comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman.

At the beginning of the tribulation, there may appear to be peace and security, even as Daniel 9:27 describes a peace agreement that will later be broken. Israel will likewise appear secure (Ezekiel 38:11). Yet this peace will not last. Revelation 6:3–4 portrays peace being taken from the earth as judgment unfolds.

Paul’s warning is clear. Unbelievers will not be able to escape God’s judgment. The Greek word ekphygōsin means to flee or escape, but every attempt to escape will be futile. The day of the Lord Jesus will come suddenly, and there will be no escape for those who reject Christ. This is a solemn warning to unbelievers. Do not be deceived by a temporary sense of peace and security—turn to Christ Jesus before His judgment comes.

In Jesus’ Name, I pray that you “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord” (Acts‬ ‭3‬:‭19 NIV), in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

26/08/2026

In 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:‭2 NIV‬‬, “for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.”

🔤 Paul teaches that the day of the Lord will come suddenly and unexpectedly, “like a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). The comparison is not about the event happening at night, but about how unexpectedly it will happen. A thief comes without warning, and so God’s judgment will come suddenly upon those who are unprepared.

This picture should also be understood as a description of a hopeful and joyful event for believers of Jesus who will come to gather His people, give them glorified bodies, reunite them with other believers, and bring them into His presence (1 Corinthians 15:51–54; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 1 John 3:2).

Therefore, believers in Jesus should always be ready. We do not know when the Lord Jesus will come, but we know He has promised to come. Our response is to remain faithful, live holy lives, obey His Word, and keep our hearts focused on Christ. We should not be caught unprepared, but live each day with faith, hope, and expectation of His coming.

In Jesus’ Name, I pray that you “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come (as I also pray that) you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him” (Matthew‬ ‭24‬:‭42‬, ‭44 NIV), in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

25/08/2026

We start with Chapter 5, the last chapter of the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Thessalonians.

In 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:‭1 NIV‬‬, “Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,”

🔤 The apostle Paul had already taught the Thessalonians about the return of the Lord Jesus, so they knew about the “times and dates.” Paul’s point was not that they needed to know the exact date of Christ’s return, but that they needed to live faithfully in light of it.

Jesus made the same point in Acts 1:7: “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.” God has not revealed every detail about the future. Instead, Scripture gives us enough truth to know that Christ Jesus will return and to prepare our lives accordingly.

The Thessalonians were experiencing persecution and may have wondered if they were already living in the day of the Lord Jesus. Paul reminded them that knowing everything about the timing of Christ’s return is not the goal. The goal is to be ready.

Believers in Jesus should therefore live with faith, obedience, holiness, watchfulness, and hope. We do not need to know when exactly Jesus will return to know how we should live. We should remain faithful to Christ, encourage one another, and be spiritually prepared, knowing that the Lord Jesus could return at any time.

In Jesus’ Name, I pray that “you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭2 NIV), in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

23/08/2026

In 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4:‭18 NIV‬‬, “Therefore encourage one another with these words.”

🔤 The apostle Paul concludes his teaching about Christ’s return with a simple command: “Therefore encourage one another with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:18). The encouragement is found in this truth that believers of Jesus who have died and those who are living when Christ returns will be caught up together to be with Jesus forever (1 Thessalonians 4:13–17). We grieve the loss of loved ones, but not without hope, because death is not the end for those who belong to Christ Jesus. There will be a glorious reunion in His presence.

When we are with Christ Jesus, suffering, sorrow, and death will be gone. Our perishable bodies will become imperishable and glorified, and death will have no more sting (1 Corinthians 15:54–57; Philippians 3:20–21). Jesus has promised to bring us to be with Him, where there will be fullness of joy forever (John 14:1–3; Psalm 16:11).

This is the joy of salvation. Our hope is not simply that suffering will end, but that we will be with Jesus forever. That is why Paul tells us to encourage one another with these words. For the believer in Jesus, the future is secure, the hope is certain, and everlasting joy awaits in the presence of Christ.

In Jesus’ Name, I pray that “we shout for joy over our victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God (as I also pray that) the Lord grant all your requests” (Psalms‬ ‭20‬:‭5‬ NIV), in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

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