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.

Welcome to our study today. We wrap up the book of First Thessalonians in chapter 5.

Disciples of Christ must be prepared for the coming day of the Lord. They are warned that it will

arrive suddenly like a thief in the night. Believers are called to live alert and self-controlled

as children of light, not caught off guard like the

world. Paul encourages them to put on faith, love, and hope as armor. He reminds them that God has

destined them for salvation, not wrath, through Jesus Christ. Paul also gives practical instructions,

respect spiritual leaders, live peacefully with one another,

encourage the weak, be patient with everyone, and rejoice always. He urges believers to pray continually,

give thanks in all circumstances, and not quench the spirit by despising the truth. Paul closes

with a blessing asking God to sanctify them completely for Christ's

return. A lot of great information here at the end. The conclusion of this letter calls us to examine

whether we are truly living as people of the light. Are we spiritually awake? Or have we allowed

busyness, fear, or comfort to dull our faith? We must ask

God to sharpen our alertness and strengthen our faith, love, and hope. Choosing joy,

prayer, and gratitude is not always easy, but it shapes our hearts to trust God in all circumstances.

We're called to be peacemakers, encouragers, and patient people in a world

full of anger and division. If we want to be ready for Christ's return, we must surrender daily to God's

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