Issue 14 - Day 3

1 Thessalonians 1

1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
6)  And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
7)  So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
8)  For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
9)  For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;
10)  And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

Why are we here? When you are without purpose you become directionless, despondent and depressed. With purpose you are filled with drive and enthusiasm. God has given us a purpose, or rather several, in this passage.

Firstly we are to be followers and examples. This is discipleship in its purest form. Follow the good example of other believers, implement the same Godly attributes in your life, and demonstrate these to others in turn.
Secondly we are to be witnesses. Our words, deeds and lives are to be examples to the World. We often pray for revival, but the truth is that revival is just people seeing your witness, coming to know the Lord, and going out to do the same again. Without our witness it will never start.
Thirdly, we are to serve God. In today’s materialistic world the question is always, “so what do I get out of it?” In God’s economy it is “What does He get out of it?” Service is not like employment, as service means willingly doing whatever you are asked no matter the cost.
Finally, we are to look to Christ’s return. This is the ultimate sequel. We are minding the shop until the boss gets back! Pray he goes quickly!