Today we are reading 1 Thessalonians. In this chapter we read about how the Thessalonians received the Gospel. “For we know, brothers 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 for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything.”
1 Thessalonians 1:4-8 ESV Today I am writing from Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece! We are hear visiting the sites connected with Paul’s Second and Third Missionary Journey. Two thousand years have passed and yet the Gospel is still sounding forth. 90% of Greeks are Christian! Paul is still revered for bring the Gospel to this part of the world. How will you be remembered? Are you a bold witness in spite of suffering? Paul inspires us. Who are you inspiring? May the Gospel of Jesus Christ sound forth from your lips! Pastor Tim
