The letter to the church at Thessaloniki contains solid instruction on maintaining a lifestyle that pleases God to the end. Saints are encouraged to be in control of their bodies so as not to slip into sinful behavior. Instruction is then given to provide and understanding of end-time events.

Here the “catching away” of the saints is mentioned which will occur during the Lord’s climactic return to earth to establish His earthly Kingdom. I recently stood on the Mount of Olives where Jesus will descend with the sounding of God’s trumpet blast. It’s all coming together sooner than we think. We should BE READY!

PRAYER: Lord, we want to live to please You. Give us grace to continually advance our desire to serve You. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit power.

READ: 1 Thess. 1-5