Karen Pourbabaee
“We ought to thank God for you brothers,
As is fitting, because your faith flourishes ever more.”
2 Thessalonians 1:3 NAB
At one defining moment, we come to faith in Christ.
We are not meant to stay in that moment.
To advance in the spiritual life, our faith must flourish ever more.
Matthew 17:20 describes the power of mustard seed faith.
Hopefully, seeds do not remain seeds, but germinate and grow.
The seed of faith planted in you is meant to flourish!
Lord, grant me the graces that will enrich my faith so to flourish into something beautiful for You!
Paul commends the Thessalonians for their ever growing love for each other, as well as their faith which withstands persecutions and afflictions.
In this, he recognizes that they are “worthy of the kingdom of God for which you suffer.” (v. 5)
Yes, suffering comes with the divine kingdom in which we live.
We are called to persevere.
Lord, help me to love greatly and suffer courageously as a citizen of Your kingdom.
Being a responsible citizen in His heavenly kingdom, means tending to this seed of faith gifted to us.
It holds within it all the potential to become what God has called us to, “so that God may make you worthy of His calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and effort of faith.”(v.11)
Lord, may I live so faithfully as to be worthy of my calling and may every good purpose and effort of faith be fulfilled in Your Mighty Name.
Ultimately our faith must flourish so that, “The name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified in you.” (v.12)
Our faith must be seen, working itself from the inside out to bring others also to our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Lord, may my faith work to bring You glory and may every knee bow at Your Most Holy Name. Amen.
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