1Th5

Two verses. Four words. A lifetime of instruction. "Rejoice always! Pray constantly." These two verses though short are packed with challenge. So is the next verse, "Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

As I step back from these final instructions in this book and think about their meaning, it becomes pretty clear what kind of people we are to be. As christians we are to be joyful, prayerful and grateful. Always. Nothing that happens is outside of God's control and nothing that happens can do anything to take away our salvation.

Jesus is coming back. It won't be when we expect it. (Maybe today) It will be in a time just like today. It will be sudden and it will be final. Then we have eternity! Live for what matters forever today.