Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Thessalonians 5:1-15
by: Kay Samuels.
Paul was writing to the church in Thessalonica about the coming of the Lord. He warned them to be alert. He said they were the children of the light and of the day. That means there was no sleeping on the job. He said since we belong to the day, we should exercise self-control, faith, love, and hope. Paul understood that some would get weary along the way, so we should be cheerleaders of each other—just like in a marathon where there are people along the way offering encouragement. I know when I run and get encouragement on the way it energizes me. In the race of life, this could make the difference for someone between winning and losing.
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