1 Thessalonians Part 3

http://499.924.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1-Thessalonians-Part-3-Jared-Ming.mp3   Model Encouragement “Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you” Proverbs 10:21 The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.(NLT) Model Strength 1 Thessalonians 3:2-5 …We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith, 3 and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles. 4 Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come—and they did, as you well know. 5 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. John 16:33 “… Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”(NLT) 1 Thessalonians 3:6-9 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. 7 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. 8 It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord. 9 How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence.