THESSOLANIANS CHAPTER 3: In this chapter Apostle Paul is worried about the faith of Thessalonians. They were like babies in faith who needed constant spiritual nourishment.After Apostle Paul had laid the foundation of gospel in this city he went to preach in other places. But where ever he went, he faced severe persecution. He was worried that the Thessalonians would fall away from faith due to fear when they hear about his tribulation. So he sends Timothy to them to know about their depth of faith and to encourage them. But he is very happy to know from Timothy that the Thessalonians were very strong in their faith. He is happy that the devil could not tempt and make them fall away from their Christian living. In spite of his pain and suffering he feels joy in his heart after hearing about their steadfast faith in Jesus. He thanks the Lord for strengthening them and prays continually that they will be stronger in future. It gives more determination to Apostle Paul to spread the gospel to other places.
Even when we accept Christ as our savior, our faith has to be strengthened and nurtured. At the early stages we should not to be carried away into worldly living or fall into temptations. A seed when it is sown into the ground has to withstand many obstacles before getting rooted and becoming a big tree. The sun might scorch it, the birds can eat it and the soil may not allow it to grow. Thus the seed has to be carefully sown and nurtured. In a similar our faith (seed) has to be constantly nourished by reading the word of God and praying to Him. We should believe every word of God and the promises attached. As we grow stronger in faith our eternal gardener will nourish and strengthen our faith. Then our faith will grow like a big tree deep-rooted, bearing fruits and also providing shelter to many.