September 22, 2010
2 Thessalonians 2
Mike Schwiebert
I happened to be in an office the other day, and the television was set on one of those news channels that repeat the same information every few minutes. I mean, literally, over and over and over. It’s a strategy designed to keep us unsettled and glued to our TV sets, waiting for more information. We live in a headline-and-sound-byte culture, but there is always more to the story.
2 Thessalonians contains one of the most prominent headlines in Christianity: Jesus is Coming Soon! In many circles, we have used that truth to generate alarm and fear -- the very thing that Paul warns against in this chapter!
You won’t be alarmed by the headline, if you know the background story.
In Matthew 23:37, Jesus said that He wanted to gather His children like a hen gathers her chicks. That is the same idea communicated in the 2 Thessalonians letter. God yearns for the day when we are together. He loves us immensely!
I can’t wait for the day when I am together with Jesus. I am filled with wonder that He feels the same way about you and me. Be encouraged. That day is just around the corner.
Come quickly Lord Jesus!
In November 2007, Mike became Grace Covenant Church’s first Media Director after directing John Hagee Ministries’ production team in San Antonio, Texas.
