peace to live by

Paul's Love for the Church, Parts 2 (TMF:2625)

Friday, May 30, 2025
Peace to Live By: Paul's Love for the Church, Parts 2 (TMF:2625) - Daniel Litton
(Tap to play feature or right-click to download)

       In the case of the Thessalonians believers, Paul says that it was actually Satan who hindered him from coming to visit with them. That should sound familiar, for it also describes Paul’s condition in writing this letter to the Colossae believers. And, as an aside, note that Satan actually hinders something God wants accomplished. Certainly God wanted Paul to visit with the Thessalonians and the Colossians, but Satan hindered it. In the same way, it can be observed then that Satan could hinder us in this or that. Whether or not Paul really thought he would get out of prison, he seemed to have the hope. Consider in the verse he said, “rejoicing to see your good order and firmness of your faith in Christ.” So he hadn’t given up hope, It safe to say that Paul was a big hoper. He had lot of hope. Recall, he was the one who talked about faith, hope, and love with the Corinthian believers. And hope is a good attitude to have in general, right? It wards off depressive thoughts, right?