September 20, 2010
1 Thessalonians 5
Pastor Sherli Morgan
Jesus is coming back, so get ready. Live each day as if He were coming today.
I’ve heard that all my life and, as I look around, I do believe it could be any day. As a Christian, I’m looking forward to His return. Are you?
Meanwhile, 1 Thessalonians 5 is full of great wisdom to live by:
- Respect those that work hard among you, are over you in the Lord and admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work (verses 12-13). When we show respect to others, we’re obeying and honoring God.
- Live in peace with each other.
- Don’t be lazy, weak or overly timid.
- Try to be kind to each other – everyone.
- Be joyful.
- Pray continually.
- Give thanks in all circumstances.
- Don’t toss aside the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
- Test everything.
- Hold on to good and avoid evil.
- Count on God’s constant help.
Do you suppose that if we really believed that Jesus were coming today, this list would be easier to live out?
Did you know? Former President Lyndon Baines Johnson was Pastor Sherli’s fourth cousin.
