1 Thessalonian 1:2-3 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ
In the first chapter of 1 Thessalonians it is very clear how thankful Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy are for their brothers and sisters at the church of Thessalonika. The whole chapter is a declaration of praise for the character, works, and faith of the church. The Thessalonians had a big impact on these men and on the churches in the surrounding cities.
There is no doubt that we have people in our lives who have been like the Thessalonian church. People who have been or are great examples, mentors or encouragers in the faith. Therefore we would do well to follow the example Paul, Silvanus and Timothy and constantly mention them in our prayers. In prayer we should praise their works, labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord. It wouldn’t hurt to encourage them by showing our appreciation to them with a kind word or kind gesture.
So today and everyday in prayer and in word let us encourage and thank those who have made a difference in our Christian life.
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