Scripture

You have accepted what we said is the very word of God, which of course it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.

Observation

The Thessalonians accepted Paul’s message as the very word of God, not human ideas. Because of this, they were persecuted as were the brothers and sisters in Judea.

Paul tried again and again to come back to Thessalonica, but Satan prevented him. But they are his pride and joy, his reward and crown.

Application

The gospel is not just human wisdom – it is God’s own word.

Every philosophy is flawed because it is of human origin. The gospel is from God, and it is perfect.

No human wisdom can bring us salvation because people do not even see that we need salvation. Most human philosophies give a form of salvation in which we can rise above our failings by thinking and acting rightly .

God’s word says that to be saved we need to be set free from sin. Only God can save us, and that is through the blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Prayer

Thank you Lord for the freedom that comes in surrendering myself to Jesus. It is true that the gospel is God’s word. Amen.