Author Archives: L. Lyden

Be an example Not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.  2 Thessalonians 3:9 You are an example.  No matter how you live your life, you are an example of something.  Your life or at least part of your life is always on display. Continue reading “February 1, 2021”

Pray for us Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 I love these verses because it makes me realize thatContinue reading “January 31, 2021”

The “lawless one” Don’t you remember that I told you about all this when I was with you?  2 Thessalonians 2:5 The next part of this chapter is very interesting and very relevant to us today.  Paul reminds the Thessalonians what he had previously told them about what would be going on when Jesus returns. Continue reading “January 30, 2021”

Rumors Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. 2Continue reading “January 29, 2021”

His faith and power Therefore, we always pray for you that our God would count you worthy of His calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, 2 Thessalonians 1:11 This verse makes me smile.  Think about it.  Paul is praying that God will fulfill allContinue reading “January 28, 2021”

He will pay back? God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you.  2 Thessalonians 1:6 This passage reminds me of another scripture.  It is Romans 12:19 that says Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” saysContinue reading “January 27, 2021”

Increasing in faith and love We always thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.  2 Thessalonians 1:3 Here is a couple of good questions:  Is your faith growing more and more?  IsContinue reading “January 26, 2021”

He is the faithful One He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.  1 Thessalonians 5:24 He will do all these things.  If He said it, you can be sure He will do it.  He is the God who cannot lie.  He is faithful and will also do everything He said HeContinue reading “January 25, 2021”

Press into Him Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Here we go with the rest of this list in chapter 5 of actions for successful living.  The apostle Paul continues with his exhortations to the Thessalonian churchContinue reading “January 24, 2021”

Love others Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 The next two verses begin a list ofContinue reading “January 23, 2021”