My Walk With Him: [God will] grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

[God will] grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed.

[God will] grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10

I continue my pause of my study of both 1 Corinthians and of my study associated with my men's discipleship group (d-group) at my church. This morning, I focus on 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 and DesiringGod.com's Solid Joys daily devotion where John Piper explores and unpacks this text. The text explores the second coming of Jesus Christ and how on this day eternal damnation awaits those who spurn Him as their Lord and Savior. Piper shares how this is not only a "terrifying prospect" for unbelievers, but this is also cause for believers to show compassion for "those who do not believe, or do not even know, the gospel" (see also Jude 22-23). Piper then pivots how the text (v7) gives believers encouragement to "sustain us in all our afflictions" by "sustain[ing] us in all our afflictions." He describes how the best part of this encouragement is v10 where believers "will see his glory, and marvel at it in such a way that he will be glorified in us for all the world to see." Piper concludes with: "[w]e were made to marvel. Nothing and no one is more marvelous than the crucified, risen, returning King of glory, Jesus Christ. He will attain the destiny of his glory, and we will attain the destiny of our joy as we begin the perfect, sinless, never-ending marveling at the greatest marvel."

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My Prayer: Lord You are SO good that You provide a blessed hope and a peace that surpasses all understanding and You never leave or forsake me...thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.