When you say a situation or a person is hopeless, you are slamming the door in the face of God. -Allen
1 Thessalonians 1:2-4, We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
Paul was always able to give a word of hope in Jesus, no matter where he was at; in prison, on house arrest, or in a cold dark dungeon, He was an encourager because he needed to be encouraged. He always shared where he got his hope from and Who we should get our hope from as well. Paul encouraged the church at Thessalonica to hope in Jesus because that is where he got his hope from! He didn’t direct them to the governor, the market, or to the king. He directed them to the only One that could deliver for them; Jesus!
Needing some encouragement? Feeling like your situation is hopeless? Look to the Cross friend and hope in Jesus!
