1 Thessalonians 1:4-10
4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep
conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy
Spirit.7 And so you became a model to all the
believers in Macedonia and Achaia.8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say
anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from
heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
Reflection
Our scripture today reminds us that we are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit enables every believer to communicate to others the truth the believer has been taught by the Spirit. This is a great gift to be able to help us share the gift of God’s grace with others. Does knowing that we have the power to share given to us by the Holy Spirit help with your fear or anxiety about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ?
