Saturday, October 19: 2Thessalonians 2- The battle that is no battle at all.

I am not one to dwell on Jesus’ return and the final battle between Jesus and the forces of evil prior to Jesus’ ultimate victory. God says we will not know the day or time, so for me all the speculation is a waste of time.

One thing I do believe is that Jesus wins, God wins and of this, I have no doubt!

Another thing I believe is that the final battle will not be a ‘battle’ at all. At the word of Jesus, He wins. The enemy might think it will be a battle and he has a chance to win but he doesn’t.  Verse 8 reads, And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming. Jesus’ mere coming upon the scene -His second and final coming- is all that He needs. The breath of His mouth will destroy the enemy. (Revelation 19, around verse 20 paints a similar picture of the final battle which really isn’t a battle at all, but that is for another morning of meditation).

And where does all this lead me? I follow the text. Verse 15, So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.

I stand confident in Jesus that the assignments He gives me I can execute in His name with His authority and power for His glory alone!

Alleluia, Jesus wins! God wins! All in God through faith in Jesus win!

Lord, what wonderful thoughts to enjoy on this eve of weekly worship. Carry me through my day that I might praise You with all my heart and soul and mind and strength and voice in worship today as I live.  And tomorrow as I gather with others who worship You and praise You, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In Your mighty name, Jesus, I pray. Amen.

 

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