The Coming Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.

Don’t you remember that when I was with you I used to tell you these things? And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time. For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way.

1 Thessalonians 2:1-7

Paul had a unique job. He likened himself to a caring mother in dealing with the believers.

Paul adopted a nurturing attitude when teaching people. He knew believers needed the “milk of the word” for spiritual growth. But he also gave special attention to the concerns of those he cared for.

As we serve each other, may we serve with the tender loving care of our Savior, encouraging each other in our spiritual journey.

God pours His love into our hearts to flow out to others’ lives.

Our Daily Bread – July 3, 2014