Walk Worthy of God
Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, he reminds them that they know that his ministry to them wasn’t in vain. Even though Paul was persecuted in Philippi for preaching the gospel, he still preached the gospel boldly to the Thessalonians. How could Paul still preach the gospel like that after such treatment?
Paul’s dedication to preaching the message of salvation wasn’t to please man, but it was in obedience; to please God. Paul didn’t seek glory from the Thessalonians, nor did he want to be a burden to them. He not only preached the gospel to them, he shared his own soul with them. Paul says he was gentle with them and cared for them, just as a nurse cares for her children.
He is reminding the Thessalonians of all of this because there were those who tried to discredit him when he left there in such a hurry. Paul didn’t want to dishonor the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Paul reminds them of how he and Silas labored night and day to preach the gospel to them. They didn’t want to be responsible for the Thessalonians not hearing the truth of the gospel. Paul also reminds them of their behavior, in that they conducted themselves in a holy, just, and blameless manner. Paul tells the Thessalonians that he and Silas encouraged, comforted, and challenged all of them, as a father does his children. Paul’s desire for them was that they would walk worthy before God who called them into His kingdom.
Daily Bible Reading:
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
Things to think about:
- What was the analogy Paul used to describe his care for the Thessalonians?
- What was the challenge Paul gave to the Thessalonians?
- How can we walk worthy of God?
Prayer of the Day:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank You for this Scripture in the book of 1 Thessalonians. We thank You for Paul’s example. He walked holy and acceptable before his fellow man that he might share the gospel of Jesus with them. Help us to set the example of Your love and concern for others that we might reach them for Your kingdom. Help us to walk worthy of the calling You have given us. Help us to share the gospel with others. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Daily Bible Verse:
as a father doth his children, That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
– 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
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The Book of 1 Thessalonians: Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians
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The Book of 1 Thessalonians: Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians is a Daily Bible Reading Study of the book of 1 Thessalonians by Deborah H. Bateman. The Book of 1 Thessalonians is from the New Testament of the Bible. It’s a letter from Paul, Silas, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians.
Paul established the church of Thessalonica on his second missionary journey. It was known throughout the land that the Thessalonians had great faith in God and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul loved the Thessalonians. He had a great concern for the Thessalonians and desired to see them again. But, since Paul couldn’t go see them he sent Timothy to encourage them in the faith.
The Book of 1 Thessalonians: Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians contains eight Bible lessons which can be used for personal of group Bible studies. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, several questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer to go along with the lesson. Our desire is that this book will help you to have a better understanding of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians.
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