Return to the Wellspring of Life! First Thessalonians

May the mumbling commence!

Ever had a day where it is hard to motivate yourself to do anything?  Today is one of those days for me.  When days like these populate our life, we need to go to the wellspring of life. 

There is a way of living that transcends what we know as living our lives to the full.  There is a way of living that transcends life itself – it defeats death.  That, my friends, is the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Paul speaks of this quality of living in his first letter to the Thessalonians.  Read from chapter five (Peterson’s The Message paraphrase):

God didn’t set us up for an angry rejection but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ.  He died for us, a death that triggered life.  Whether we’re awake with the living or asleep with the dead, we’re alive with him!  So speak encouraging words to one another.  Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind.  I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it. (Verses 9-11)

Christ died so that we can live a life that is abundant.  Find a way to celebrate that abundant life today.  Encourage other Christians to do the same.  Allow other Christians to encourage you.

It takes a team or family effort to keep ourselves motivated in this life – motivated to do things that praise God and uplift people.  Let’s leave no one out in this effort.  We can leave no one behind, because if we do then a part of us is left behind as well.

To live the abundant life that Christ calls us to is also a matter of endurance.  Keep on in the race.  Seek the finish line.  Help others along the way.

Enough mumbling for now…

Peace Out