13And we continually thank God that in receiving the word of God from us, you did not accept it as the word of men, but as the true word of God. And this is the word which is now at work in you who believe.
Thanking God in everything.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV)
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Paul was thankful, "that in receiving the word of God from us, you did not accept it as the word of men, but as the true word of God."
At our church we are in a series studying Paul and his first mission trip. Paul was the one who's words bring it all together for me. His past sins against the church, his conversion, his seclusion, his acceptance, his ministry, his suffering, and his death for Christ.
If only we could follow in his footsteps. Remember, "this is the word which is now at work in you who believe." Yes it's the same word that was in Paul that is in us who believe. It hasn't changed, but the Word has changed the world!
Blessings, David
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