2 Thessalonians 3

In this chapter, Paul discusses the power of prayer and shows us that it is perfectly fine to request prayer for oneself. He also discusses the dangers of idleness and associating with those who are idle. We are not to treat them as an enemy, but call them out as brothers and sisters to help them change their ways; not judgmental but helpful.

All very wise counsel, but the verse that spoke to me today was Paul’s “greeting”, of how he said this is how you know it is him. (18) “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” How phenomenal is this! A prayer that the grace of Jesus be with us. Jesus is with us all the time, willing to guide and direct us, if we let Him. He loves us enough to suffer and die for our sins so that we may spend an eternity with God, the Father. It was Paul’s desire to have the grace of Jesus upon us at all times. What a thoughtful Christian and leader. So I leave you with this, Paul’s greeting: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.