Author Archives: L. Lyden

Esteem highly And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish (give direction) you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.  1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 These next verses in 1 Thessalonians (verses 12-22) areContinue reading “January 22, 2021”

No Surprise But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.       1 Thessalonians 5:4 I take issue when people bring up the scripture that no one knows the time when Jesus will return for the church.  I know that in Matthew, Jesus Himself said: “no oneContinue reading “January 20, 2021”

He is coming soon! Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.  Then we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.  1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 What a day this is going to be!  IContinue reading “January 19, 2021”

We have hope But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 This scripture is a great comfort and I often think about it when I think of loved ones who have already passed on.  Sure,Continue reading “January 18, 2021”

Your greatest witness Aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.  1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Here is your greatest witness as a child of God toContinue reading “January 17, 2021”

Please God Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Pleasing God!  Do any of us really do that?  I know most of us try to beContinue reading “January 16, 2021”

Overflowing love May the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.  1 Thessalonians 3:12 Here is the solution for all the world’s problems.  It was the solution in Paul’s day and it continues to be the answer now.  Love one anotherContinue reading “January 15, 2021”

Trouble To keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.  1 Thessalonians 3:3 Trouble?  It seems to be all around us.  So much so that the media can’t even keep up with all the trouble going on in the world today. Continue reading “January 14, 2021”

Cooperate with God We sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith, 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Have you made yourself available?  Available for God to work through.  Have you become a vessel filledContinue reading “January 13, 2021”

Crown of rejoicing After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what is our crown of rejoicing as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you!   Yes, you are our glory and joy.  1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 What is our crown of rejoicing?  What do we rejoice or enjoy most inContinue reading “January 12, 2021”