TIME HAS COME TODAY

1 Thessalonians 2: 1 –9


We have read before that we should preach the Gospel at all times. And, if needed we should use words. That means to me, that, we should sacrifice of ourselves to those we are reaching out to. For example, if we tell someone about how Jesus can bring them to salvation, then refuse to stay and talk with them, shake their hand, or not direct them to a local Bible believing church.
What word have we really given them?

5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.
6 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you,
7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.
8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.
9 Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.

Paul is not bragging here. He is just writing about how we should act with new believers and those who are still skeptical. Not only do we have to lead, we have to serve.
Jesus himself showed this example many times in His ministry. As we follow Him, how can we not serve as well? We must teach and serve without any motive other than bringing the word of God and the Good News of salvation.

1 You know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a failure.
2 We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.
3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.
4 On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.

Paul said; “Follow me”! “As I follow Christ”. So, why don't we?