Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started.

Our exploration into the First Thessalonian letter continues today in Chapter 3.

Paul shares his deep concern for the believers in Thessalonica.

Unable to endure the uncertainty any longer, he sends Timothy to strengthen and encourage their faith, especially as they face trials.

Paul reminds them that suffering is part of following Christ,

and that he had warned them about upcoming hardships. When Timothy returns with good news about their

strong faith and love, Paul is filled with joy and Thanksgiving. Their perseverance comforts

him in his own struggles. Paul earnestly praised for the chance to see them again and help strengthen

their faith even more. He asks God to make their love overflow for one another and for all people

and to establish their hearts blameless and holiness before Christ at his coming, who will return

with all his saints in glory.

Christians are reminded that we are called to strengthen and encourage one another in faith,

especially during times of trial and mistreatment.

We're not meant to face hardships alone.

God has placed us in community to build each other up. Like Paul, we should care deeply about the spiritual

growth of others praying faithfully for them. When we hear of others standing strong in their faith,

it should fill us with joy and inspire us to persevere as well. We must also ask God to increase

our love for one another and for all people. As we wait for Christ's

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