8-3-07 1 Thessalonians 1: 2-4

1 Thessalonians 1: 2-4 (NAS)
We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you;

1 Thessalonians 1: 2-4 (Philips)
We are always thankful to God as we pray for you all, for we never forget that your faith has meant solid achievement, your love has meant hard work, and the hope that you have in our Lord Jesus Christ means sheer dogged endurance in the life that you live before God, the Father of us all. We know, brothers, that God not only loves you but has selected you for a special purpose.

1 Thessalonians 1: 2-4 (NRSV)
We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you,

Those who know you are grateful for your life and your walk with God. They see His grace resting on you, for you display His joy and peace. When the Lord brings you to their remembrance, they lift you up in prayer, giving thanks for you always.

Your work in God's Kingdom is something of which many take note. Your faith is evident in what you do and what you say. You have a strong conviction of the truth that Yeshua is the Messiah, who has obtained your eternal salvation. You labor in God's Kingdom even when confronted with trouble and toil. You maintain your faith even when you are wearied and fatigued.

You love God dearly, holding Him in your heart with deep affection. Your faith is steadfast and enduring. You are patient and constant even under the severest trials and sufferings. Nothing can swerve you from your God given purpose. You maintain your hope in the Lord Jesus Christ, expecting Him to deliver you. You know He only desires your good.

Adonai Himself has picked you out, choosing you for His own special purposes. He decided to bless you because of Jesus. You are always under His gracious oversight. He has chosen you to stand before Him and to speak and affirm His will. In this you do well, always bringing glory to the One who is your salvation