Jesus has drawn us into a family relationship with one another, and He desires that we pray for one another. This requires an investment of time; we need to get to enjoy fellowship and get to know one another so that we know how to pray for each other. Christ desires that we should not be partial towards any of our brothers or sisters, by interacting with or greeting only those whom we like.
Here Paul also reminds his readers to make sure that his Epistle is read to all the people in the church at Thessalonica. This is a reminder to us that we are to be "people of the Book," who hear and love God's Word. The reading of the Word is part of our worship. In its pages, life is found. In the Gospel, we find comfort in times of trouble!
Let's pray for grace so that our church may be one that clearly manifests the practice of prayer, love among the brethren, and a focus on the Scriptures. |
