TAKE A STAND

“So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (ESV)
 
In a world of competing religious beliefs and convoluted spiritualities, this text encourages believers to remain confident in our Christian faith. ‘Traditions’ in this context refer to the teachings of the cross – the unchanging gospel and the convention of faith in it. We must never yield to the many luring and deceptive appeals of satanic lies. Remember, it is Jesus and no one else!

THERE IS LIFE BEYOND

“Now we do not want you to be uninformed, believers, about those who are asleep [in death], so that you will not grieve [for them] as the others do who have no hope [beyond this present life].”  -1 Thessalonians 4:13. (AMP)

Undoubtedly, losing a loved one to death is a pain that may not go away and requires only a permanent adjustment in one’s life. However, for believers in Christ, we have the greatest shock absorber to bereavement through the promise of a resurrection. We do not lose hope because of the cross, which reminds us of Christ’s victory over death. Praise God!

WHAT A REVELATION!

“For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.” Colossians 1:16

An African chorus in pidgin English describes Jesus as ‘biggi man,’ meaning a person of great stature. Gaining even a slight understanding of Yeshuah’s unparalleled position in the eternal divine scheme leaves one in awe. While unbelievers may scoff at His persona and dismiss what the Bible says about Christ, that is truly their loss. For us believers, even a small glimpse of what Jesus represents is a source of salvation. Hallelujah!