Verse of the Day 10/23

Verse of the Day 10/23

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

English Standard Version

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.

The old song, "Home on the Range" said, "where seldom is heard a discouraging word", it would be good if that could be said of us, all the days of our lives.  It is not that we won't face challenges, trials and times of discouragement, but for the Christian there is hope for tomorrow and hope for eternity in Christ.  This hope does not come natrually, but as Paul points out in this letter, hope comes through the grace of God.  This grace will comfort and "establish" our hearts.

We should be encouraged by the verses and should be inspired to encourage others today.  We should aslo be encouraged in our hearts to praise Him.  The old Fanny Crosby hymn comes to mind.  Read it, sing along in your heart or out loud.  May we ever stand firm in our faith, be in joyful song for He is our Rock and our hope of eternal salvation.

1. Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
   Sing, O earth—His wonderful love proclaim!
   Hail Him! Hail Him! Highest archangels in glory;
   Strength and honor give to His holy Name!
   Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children,
   In His arms He carries them all day long.
   • Refrain:
     Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness;
     Praise Him! Praise Him! Ever in joyful song!
2. Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
   For our sins He suffered, and bled, and died.
   He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation,
   Hail Him! Hail Him! Jesus the Crucified.
   Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows,
   Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong.
3. Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
   Heav'nly portals loud with hosannas ring!
   Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever;
   Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King!
   Christ is coming! over the world victorious,
   Pow'r and glory unto the Lord belong

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

English Standard Version

Stand Firm

13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits[a] to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.