FOOD FOR YOUR JOURNEY

1 December

BE NOT SHAKEN

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto Him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

There is great comfort for believers in knowing that Jesus is coming!

Yes He is, and He is coming for those who have put their trust and faith in Him.

Paul the Apostle is encouraging the Thessalonians not to be swayed in their faith, even though they were being persecuted and were suffering as a result. It is a message we can take to heart in today’s world, because many of the saints were and are struggling to come to terms with what is going on.

Paul tells us:

• Not to be shaken in mind: We are to guard against being tossed about, to and fro, like a ship in rough seas.
• Not to be troubled: We are to avoid being emotional and agitated by what we see going on around us.
• Not to be troubled by word: With so many different theories and ideas coupled with rumours which surround us every day of our lives, we are not to listen to those who do not preach the truth as found in the Word of God.
• Not to be troubled by letter: Questionable reading material is to be found in every book store and library throughout the land, and we are to avoid it!

We are to comfort ourselves and one another with the knowledge of our Lord’s coming. There are many false presentations of things to come and we would do well to pay them no heed whatsoever.

Jesus is coming again!

Will you be ready?