“And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13, NIV)
When we are presented with an opportunity to obey God’s word, do we demur by looking at the messenger instead of the message?
In today’s scripture, the Christians in Thessalonica were commended by Paul because they obeyed the word of God as they heard it — even when it came through a corrupted human vessel (Paul).
God is continuously speaking: Through His creation; through His creatures; through our circumstances; through unlikely messengers.
As a disciple of Jesus, be discerning. Don’t embrace the words of the devil because it appears to you in robes; and don’t dismiss the word of God because it appears to you in rags. – Luther
REMINDER: Daily Encouragement will be on break tomorrow (Sunday). Have a great day in worship. Lord willing, see you again on Monday.
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