What's to Become of Us?  

     Our daily news doesn't get any better does it?  

     As we wonder where the world's trouble is taking us, there was someone who knew the truth - if not timing - long ago. The Lord stopped Saul in his tracks to claim him and offer him an assignment unlike any other, now with the name Paul. 

     His letters to various churches delivered God's will regarding the gospel and matters of living. But his outreach to those in Thessalonia went beyond. 

     In chapter 1 of the second letter, Paul writes of faith, love, perseverance and suffering. Then he provides a view to future events, telling of coming punishment and "the majesty" of the Lord's power. 

     Partial relief will come to God's people at some point. Then the Lord will return in final judgment and begin to govern the human race. 

     His power and glory will destroy the present world system, followed by his thousand-year reign from Jerusalem. 

     As God provided knowledge to Abraham, Moses, David, Daniel and various prophets, he spoke directly, in Jesus, and then to the disciples and Paul. It is important for us - while we frown about our daily news - to take hold of the promise God made to those who trust in the grace of our God. 

     One more thing. Years after Paul, God spoke to us through the last disciple, John. Revelation is a "book" like no other. Paul had received a partial revelation, which we include this week.  

 Next: He is coming for us