1 Thessalonians 1
A Great Recipe for Christian Living!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Wednesday, December 9.
Do you like to cook? Do you follow recipes or create your own along the way?
Either way, you know that the finished product depends on getting all the ingredients just right. If you are missing something, the meal may be good enough, but it won’t be great!
Paul teaches in 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8, “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you and for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for your received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers…”
Paul gives us God’s recipe for all disciples to live in such a way that we line up with the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
- Our lives align with the Word of God! His Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105).
- Our lives manifest the power of God! We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11).
- Our lives are directed by the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit is not only the sustainer of all Christian life, but He is also the teacher of God’s Word and the guide of using God’s power (John 14:26).
- Our lives are anchored with a deep conviction! Our only certainty for this and eternal life is our faith and hope in Jesus Christ (Hebrews 11:1-6).
Now, there is a great recipe for living the victorious Christian life.
Are you missing any of the ingredients?
Seize the moment and don’t settle for “good enough”! Live the Promises today!
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