Moment With The Master
“Expecting the Victories”
Categories: Moment With The MasterBut the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3-4)
Evil men (vs.2) were determined to destroy the faith of first century saints. Apparently, the church at Thessalonica was not spared from this persecution. That same “evil one” is determined to place obstacles in our way to keep us from finishing with God.
However, Paul left us with words of encouragement: “God is faithful”! Paul was anticipating victory for these early disciples. God would “guard them” from evil if they would cooperate with him. For this same reason you must expect the victories.
What can God do for you? He supplies you with all the tools necessary to overcome sin (I Cor.10:13), and to mature to reflect the life of Jesus (Col. 1:28) in character and work. God is faithful to provide local churches the motivation to be a loving and caring family rather than showing bitterness and jealousy that is commonly found in such fellowships. God’s love and magnificence should be the focal point of every assembly. His faithful word spells out a clear path for every sermon and Bible class. And, finally, God does care about you and His grace is sufficient to help you get through the difficult times.
The Lord is faithful. He will be true to every one of his promises, and not allow one of them to fail. You are “complete in Him” and “strong in the power of His might”. God’s people are established upon a rock. The streams and winds of adversity may beat against them, but they can stand!
The Lord has high expectations of you. As he promised the Thessalonians, God will be your helper. Your victory song should be: “I will do the things God has commanded me”! God wants you to win!
“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. “(2 Thessalonians 3:5)
By George Slover
