August 5, 2018

DJ

2 Thessalonians 2:4 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.

No matter how much people talk about predicting the day Christ will return, the fact remains, He has not told anyone when that day will come.

Now, there will be people who declare they know the date. There will be people who say God told them personally; but Christ told the disciples this would not happen until someone big and powerful declares they are God!

It may seem like we are pretty close to this, but we simply don’t know when. Stay trusting and believing and living in hope with Christ!

August 4, 2018

DJ

2 Thessalonians 2:2 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.

Words of encouragement to the church at Thessalonica at the time to try and persuade them not to give up on things when the going gets tough.

Jesus made no excuses about life being tough as a Christian: but He did promise us comfort and joy, even during those tough times.

Christ has promised us He will return. That is our hope and what we have to look forward to. Don’t allow the smaller things in life to get you down.

August 3, 2018

DJ

John 14:1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

The disciples knew the scriptures taught that God would love and care for them; Jesus now re-iterated those same sentiments in words.

Jesus came as a human being to be amongst us and to teach us how much He loves us – He wanted us to see God in person, or at least allow the disciples to see Him in person.

But this wording shows Jesus as being subservient to God in heaven at all times – even when being made equal to God! Look and learn.

August 2, 2018

DJ

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Jesus’ words to the disciples were words of encouragement and hope even though He was about to face death on the cross.

He was about to undergo cruel and lasting punishment for our sakes, to take on the sins of the whole world so we could enjoy the peace He was leaving with us.

But, a word of warning too; the world will still dish out horrible things and we must face trial ourselves – but without eternal death hanging over us any more!