1 Thess 3 - Accountability, Encouragement, Teamwork
John Maxwell says that accountability provides a cure.
CURE = Correction, Updates, Reminders, Encouragement
Paul couldn't return even if he wanted to. he might have been killed. He sent one of his team - Timothy, who was a great encouragement (v.2)
Team Leaders -Isn't it great to have a team that you can count on & call upon at any moment?!
Team members - Are you "always on" so that you are ready when called upon? (Donna Crouch has a great message on this attitude)
Psalm 10:1-11
It may feel that God is afar off & not interested but more than likely that is perception (which is powerful) due to circumstance & it's time to stir up the faith within. Sometimes this is easier said than done. It comes to mind that here is the importance of keeping in the Word, wise counsel & awesome fellowship, etc to keep stirred up & encouraged.
Also to encourage others just like Timothy in the 1 Thess 3 reading.
Eugene Petersen - "the only mistake we can make when conflict, persecution, illness etc comes, is to think that God himself has somehow gotten bored looking after us, and has shifted His attention to some more exciting Christian, or has become disgusted with our meandering obedience and has decided to let us fend for ourselves for a little while. God’s interest in us does not wax and wane according to our spiritual temperature."
1 Cor 10:13 - God will never let you & I down
Proverbs 3:7,8
Surprise! You & I don't know it all!
Fear God, run to Him, worship Him
You will have healthy flesh & a glow
Your bones will vibrate with life & have strength. They will be moistened.
Renewed health, vitality, vigor & energy. (A promise worth grabbing onto today!)
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