And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 2 Thessalonians 3:4
A little boy who was in my wife’s small daycare had an incredible imagination. He could come up with an unlimited number of ways to get into trouble. Judy was constantly correcting Ben for something that he had done wrong. But she never had to correct him for same thing twice; he never did that again. But he quickly came up with something new to do that was just as bad. He was a lovable little scamp who was just the opposite of what our text is calling on us to do.
Paul is telling his readers of his confidence that they are doing what he had taught them when he was in Thessaloniki. During his missionary journey through Macedonia, Paul and his missionary companions had spent several weeks there, possibly as long as three months. In addition to preaching the gospel, Paul had taught the new converts how they should conduct themselves in their new life. He had found them to be good listeners and willing to obey his teachings. But Paul spoke of his confidence that they would continue to do what he had taught. That confidence speaks to us today.
After you and I were saved, we were taught from the Scriptures – including 2 Thessalonians – how we should function as believers. We learned to study the Word and pray, to be baptized and gather with the Lord’s people. We learned to become more like Christ in our interactions with others. We learned to love and share the gospel message. And everything that we learned, we did eagerly and joyfully. Is it the same today? -Jim MacIntosh
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