2 Thessalonians 3:5

Even the Apostle Paul realized that loving God is not a natural response for us as fallen mankind. As we are being sanctified in our relationship with our Creator it’s important that we keep the main thing the main thing. So Paul prays for us that the Lord Himself would steer and bend our hearts toward a love for God. But then he makes an interesting connection. As the Lord directs and inspired our love for God it will develop in us an endurance and perseverance (patience) that will see us through until we meet Jesus face-to-face.

A commanding officer does not require that his soldiers love him, but if they do, they will respect and obey him with greater diligence and even, if necessary, die for him. Let your love for God fuel your obedience to Him today and know that in the end eternity is waiting.

Lovingly obedient,

Pastor Gerard Deleeuw