KJB
Daily Devotion – Following
Jesus In Every
Chapter
Date: Wednesday,
December 09, 2015
Chapters: The
Book of 2 Thessalonians
Message
Title: Comfort Through Tribulation

Hello My Friend,

The Book
of 2 Thessalonians is the fourteenth book of the New Testament,
fifty-third book of the Bible and contains three chapters. The author
of this epistle is Paul and it was written to the church at
Thessalonica, this was the second letter written to them by Paul
shortly after the first to correct some confusion going around
regarding the first. The time he wrote the letter was approximately
54AD. The purpose of the letter was to instruct believers awaiting
for the return of Jesus and to encourage them to seek Him through all
tribulation. What we are to learn from the book is that it is
important to understand that tribulation will come, but it's all for
obtaining the glory of Christ. “Whereunto he
called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord
Jesus Christ.” - 2 Thessalonians 2:14.

Tribulation,
suffering wrongful persecution. It's God's grace that keeps us from
getting what we deserve when we sin. I mean, when we truly stop to
think about all the things we have done over the years and how God
protected us, yes, even some stupid mistakes, we can truly see the
grace of God. But when we suffer just for doing what's right it can
be down right discouraging and heartbreaking. This is what the church
at Thessalonica was facing. Paul reminds them that tribulation
strengthens our relationship with God and brings persecution to our
enemy.

“Seeing it is a righteous
thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall
be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire
taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the
gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with
everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the
glory of his power; When he shall come to be glorified in his saints,
and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony
among you was believed) in that day. Wherefore also we pray always
for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and
fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith
with power: That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified
in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord
Jesus Christ.” - 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12.

“That
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you,”
The reason behind all the tribulation, Christ wants to be glorified
in you, but not only that, He wants to glorify you by being faithful
to Him through all of it. Do you remember when Jesus waited until
Lazarus died before He went to see him? He not only healed him, He
rose him from the dead. That was for one reason, and one reason only,
to show that even death can't separate a soul from their Saviour. And
for those who cause a problem, we need not to worry about them,
because they will have their own tribulation to face, and when they
least expect it. “Dearly beloved, avenge not
yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written,
Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine
enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing
thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil,
but overcome evil with good.” - Romans 12:19-21.

I
have been struggling with something this year, something I swore was
from God, I even praised Him for months answering prayer and how He
did it, I still do because part of me believes that God's hands
started it, and the devil is behind all the problems. Now, here I am
dealing with this situation and wondering what happened. The culprit
behind all our tribulation is not God, it's the devil, and the sooner
we realize that, the better we will be able to handle the situation
with God. Now, there had been some strife going on with the
Thessalonians about the return of Jesus, Paul encourages them not to
give up hope and reminds them and all of us where the devil and his
followers are going.

“Let no man
deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there
come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son
of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is
called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the
temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. And then shall that
Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of
his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even
him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and
signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of
unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the
love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God
shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That
they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure
in unrighteousness.” - 2 Thessalonians 2:3,4,8-12.

“whom
the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth,” The
devil has his followers just like Jesus does, and they too will go
right where the he is going, into the lake of fire. While God would
have none perish, He simply will not waste His time on those who not
only reject Him, but pretend they are Him in order to deceive His own
people. Do you know how many people claim they know Christ? Jesus
knows who are His, and He will cast every person out of His Kingdom
that has caused His own people to fall. “Not
every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the
kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is
in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not
prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in
thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto
them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
- Matthew 7:21-23.

Many times people suffer because they
get around someone who has no intention of following Christ. We all
like to think that there is good in everyone, and that anyone can
change, but we simply can't afford to stick around those who cause
tribulation in the first place. Paul encourages the Thessalonians to
remain faithful to God and He will bring something good out of their
tribulation, but also stresses the importance of removing those who
are the cause of tribulation from our lives.

“But
the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye
both do and will do the things which we command you. And the Lord
direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting
for Christ. Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that
walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of
us. For
even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would
not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some
which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are
busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord
Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3-6,10-13.

“But
the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from
evil.” We hate to admit, and by no means do we deserve to be
hurt by those we trusted, but we could have avoided some of the
things that happened to us if we just stayed away from them. While
nothing is impossible with God, sometimes we must let in order for
them to find Christ themselves, hopefully they will, but if not, at
least you can save yourself from suffering even more. We can't
control what others do, and while we may love them, we must have the
courage to instill tough love otherwise we are the ones who will be
falling, and deeper than they ever will. Give it over to God, pray
for them, and let Him take care of the situation, if they are meant
to be in your life God will make a way. “Ye
have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and
hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them
that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them
which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the
children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to
rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on
the unjust.” - Matthew 5:43-45.

Today's
Prayer: God, I admit that I am not thrilled at the
tribulation I am going through, it seems as though the second I get
over one problem another arises. I will not always understand this,
but I do understand You are with me, growing me, and strengthening my
faith and trust in You through every trial, every tear, and every
fear. Thank You for everything You do for me, I know nothing I go
through is in vain and has a purpose. Lead me and guide me, give me
the strength only You can give me to stand firm in my faith, and not
be drawn away from You by anything the devil or anyone else can tempt
me with. I love You Lord and pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

God
Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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