From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>

To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"

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Sent: Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 6:01 AM

Subject: 7-30-24 THOUGHTS

7-30-24   THOUGHTS

The idea that we should gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ is so lovely, it is God’s doing and from the beginning.  God’s Spirit and our faith were part in this.  This is GOOD NEWS!  We are taught to stand firm and hold to teachings.  There’s a short prayer for our eternal hope and comfort by grace.  We are to be strengthened in our hearts for every good work and word!  The reading is short but powerful, that God is the source of our eternal identity, and that we have something to do while we await  His “living hope”.  May we “gain the glory” available in Jesus!

2Thes 2:13-17    But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.   14  It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15  So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.  16  Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, 17  comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.

My Prayer:
We give You thanks for Your choosing, O God.  Make us holy for the sake of our salvation.  Teach us and help us in standing firm and holding fast.  As we believe, O Father, may we boldly and humbly speak.  We beg for Your power and strength in our lives that we can make a difference by our living for You.  May we gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.  
In the name of our Savior,    Amen.