Last week we looked at Paul’s words in Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.” The encouragement was simple: God finishes what He starts. Our salvation does not depend on our ability to hold everything together. (AMEN) God is faithful. He begins the work, He continues the work, and He will finish the work. But that can raise another question: If God is the One doing the work, what are we supposed to do? Do we just sit back and wait for God to change us? Paul’s answer is no. God’s faithfulness does not make us passive. It gives us a foundation to stand on. That is exactly what we see in 2 Thessalonians 2. Paul reminds these believers of everything God has done for them, and then he says: “So then, brothers, stand firm.” Because God is faithful, you can be faithful. Because God is holding you, you do not have to be shaken. Because God has given you the truth, you do not have to be carried away by every new voice, fear, or idea.
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His Name is Jesus - Audio
Reach Community Church
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Rich - Audio
Imagine receiving an enormous inheritance, putting the paperwork in a drawer, and continuing to live as though you have nothing. You know what belongs to you, but it never changes how you live. Spiritually, we can do the same. We know we are forgiven, but carry guilt. We know we are God’s children, but live afraid of rejection. We know we have His Spirit, but depend entirely on ourselves. Paul wants us to understand how rich we are in Jesus—with blessings money could never buy—and let those riches shape our lives.
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