1THESSALONIANS Chapter 5

1THESSALONIANS Chapter 5: The period immediately before the second coming of our Lord Jesus will be associated with lot of catastrophes everywhere. Jesus had prophesized that the troubles at that time will be more terrible than anything that has ever occurred in the past or till today. There will be many wars, famines and earth quakes causing worldwide destruction and agony. Then there will be celestial catastrophes. The sun and moon will not give out light and celestial bodies will fall on the earth. All these things are taking place one by one as we hear them every day. Then our Lord Jesus will appear like a lightening which flashes across the whole sky. But the timing or the season when He will come is known only to God the Father. Apostle Paul compares and says that the Lord will come like how a thief would come at night. No one, not even the angels or the Lord Jesus himself knows the time or hour of His coming. But to be saved from destruction Apostle Paul advices us to be watchful and sober. As people who have accepted Christ as Savior, we belong to the day not to the night. As we belong to the day and are awake and watchful, His second coming will not take us by surprise .We should not be caught sleeping in the night. We should be strong in our faith, love and hope to receive Him at any time. This will save us from destruction during those times and we will be able to live eternally with our Lord Jesus as promised by God the Father.
Next Apostle Paul challenges us to put the promises and prophesies to test by faith. We should believe these promises and see what happens. If we think we are inspired by the Holy Spirit to mark on any endeavour which will be helpful for the ministry, we should not hesitate to proceed. The Lord who has called us is ever faithful. He will strengthen our body, spirit and soul to go ahead with the job entrusted. We should pray to God at all times because it is our powerful weapon. We should also be joyful and thankful at all circumstances because our lives are in union with Christ. And He is our helper, advocate, friend, guide, provider and protector.
Regarding evangelist, preachers, prophets, pastors, and leaders of church Apostle Paul advices us to treat them with utmost respect and love because their job is the most sacred and fruitful one. But they too are accountable to the Lord and their actions will be judged by Him only. He also advises not to repay evil for evil but to do good at all times. When we follow all these advices one by one, we are preparing for the second coming of our Lord Jesus. We have very less time in our hands so we all need to take things seriously and live a holy and God fearing life.