Stand Firm as We Wait for Jesus’ Return
Read 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Today’s Truth
2 Thessalonians is Paul’s second letter to the church in Thessalonica. After commending the church, Paul goes on to appeal to them to “stand firm” as they await the second coming of Jesus (2 Thessalonians 2:15).
No one knew how long Jesus would be gone, so not surprisingly, after a little while they started to wonder: Is He coming back? Paul’s answer to them and us is yes.
Discussion Questions
- Are you excited about spending eternity with Jesus? What’s one way your life reflects the reality that Jesus is coming back?
- What are some practical ways you can seek the Lord and enjoy His presence this week?
Application
Jesus suffered tremendously so that we could have a relationship with God. Psalm 22:14 is a picture of Jesus’ anguish on the cross:
“I am poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint;
my heart is like wax;
it is melted within my breast.”
When we suffer for something or someone, we remember it. Jesus went through so much to save us that we can trust He’s coming back and anticipate His return. As we wait for Jesus’ second coming, Paul highlights some practical ways to stand firm in our faith.
