Day 46

1 Thessalonians 3:1-8

Finally, when we could stand it no longer, 

we decided to stay alone in Athens, 

and we sent Timothy to visit you. 

He is our brother and God’s co-worker 

in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. 

We sent him to strengthen you, 

to encourage you in your faith, 

and to keep you from being shaken 

by the troubles you were going through. 

But you know that we are destined for such troubles. 

Even while we were with you, we warned 

you that troubles would soon come—and they did, 

as you well know. That is why, when 

I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to 

find out whether your faith was still strong. 

I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the 

best of you and that our work had been useless.

But now Timothy has just returned, bringing 

us good news about your faith and love. 

He reports that you always remember our 

visit with joy and that you want to see us 

as much as we want to see you. 

So we have been greatly encouraged in the 

midst of our troubles and suffering, 

dear brothers and sisters, because you 

have remained strong in your faith. 

It gives us new life to know that you are 

standing firm in the Lord.

Keep you faith strong one someone will need you to show them God!