Thessalonians 3:1
February 26th 2023, 4th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
February 26th 2023, 4th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Two things are taught from Paul's request.
Firstly, the prayers of the church are needed. Paul was the best educated man of the time, with much experience and accomplishments, but he requested the prayers of the church so that he would be given the power to speak. This was because he fully understood that missions work is a spiritual battle, so that there are always obstacles from the devil, and therefore, this work cannot move forward without the prayers of the church.
Secondly, the work must not be stopped in the middle of the process. Continued prayers are requested. We had a mission conference today, and we have been challenged to make this month a month of missions. However, it is meaningless if we stop at this point. We need to continue.
It is wrong to think that missions work is done solely by local missionaries. Missionaries can work and bear fruit only when there are prayers and support for the missions. Therefore, let us not be satisfied with the mission month alone. Let us continue to do what the Lord has shown us even after the mission month, and let us be used as fellow workers by the Lord!
Firstly, the prayers of the church are needed. Paul was the best educated man of the time, with much experience and accomplishments, but he requested the prayers of the church so that he would be given the power to speak. This was because he fully understood that missions work is a spiritual battle, so that there are always obstacles from the devil, and therefore, this work cannot move forward without the prayers of the church.
Secondly, the work must not be stopped in the middle of the process. Continued prayers are requested. We had a mission conference today, and we have been challenged to make this month a month of missions. However, it is meaningless if we stop at this point. We need to continue.
It is wrong to think that missions work is done solely by local missionaries. Missionaries can work and bear fruit only when there are prayers and support for the missions. Therefore, let us not be satisfied with the mission month alone. Let us continue to do what the Lord has shown us even after the mission month, and let us be used as fellow workers by the Lord!
<The Verse of the Bible>
As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.
2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NIV)
