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 back. Let's conclude the book of Second Thessalonians today in chapter three. Believers are urged to pray for the swift spread of God's message and for protection from evil. Paul reminds them that the Lord is faithful and will strengthen and guard them. He commands the church to distance themselves from those who live irresponsibly,

and not according to the teachings they received. He stresses the importance of hard work,

recalling how he and his companions model diligence by laboring day and night so that they would

not be a burden. Paul firmly warns that anyone unwilling to work should not eat. He encourages believers not to grow

tired of doing good and advises them to lovingly correct those who disobey, yet not treat them as

enemies. Paul closes with a prayer for peace and a personal blessing written by his own hand.

Here are some thoughts that might make that relatable to our time.

As we live out our faith, we must reflect a spirit of diligence, integrity, and perseverance.

The Apostle Paul reminds us that our work matters to God and that we should not grow weary in

doing good, even when it feels unnoticed. We're challenged to avoid idleness and contribute

faithfully in whatever roles God has given us. When we see fellow believers struggling or drifting,

we are instructed to correct them gently, treating them as family rather than enemies.

Above all, we are encouraged to trust in the Lord's faithfulness to strengthen

and protect us. In every situation, whether at work, in service, or in correction, we are to live

with patience, endurance, and a heart that seeks peace. So whatever we're doing, our day job,

are trying to help somebody through a hard time, patience,

endurance, and peace.

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