Oct 14

I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his people, his faithful ones. But let them not return to their foolish ways. – Psalm 85:8

The source of our peace is our right standing with God. When we get out of sorts with God’s purpose and will, peace departs. The psalmist, understanding this relationship between righteousness and peace, declared, “Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed!” (Psalm 85:10).

Paul prayed that “the Lord of peace himself always give you his peace no matter what happens” (2 Thessalonians 3:16). Our actions determine our peace. We should spend our lives, therefore, in productive, focused labor.

The Bible clearly states that “whoever does not work should not eat”

(v. 10). To be “busy,” but not “busybodies,” means that we know our jobs, vocations, and callings and are working hard every day to accomplish them. Many people chase idle dreams and foolish talk but never produce anything. Consequently, they grow frustrated and lose their peace. If we will work hard and “never get tired of doing good” (2 Thessalonians 3:13), however, then the Lord of peace will give us peace.

Have you lost your peace? Find your work, and you will find your peace.

For that day will not come until there is a great rebellion against God and the man of lawlessness is revealed—the one who brings destruction. – 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Just as Christ is returning to the earth, the Antichrist is also coming. Paul reminded the Thessalonians of several facts regarding the mysterious person he referred to as the “man of lawlessness.”

First, Paul said, “He will exalt himself and defy every god there is and tear down every object of adoration and worship. He will position himself in the temple of God, claiming that he himself is God” (2 Thessalonians 2:4). His spirit will be that of a proud, boastful, arrogant beast.

Second, Paul pointed out that the Antichrist could not be revealed yet because something was holding him back (v. 6). Many believe that this “something” is the Church, inhabited by the Holy Spirit. When the Church is removed, however, the Antichrist will manifest.

Finally, Paul said that incredible signs and wonders that will deceive all humankind will accompany Antichrist’s coming (vv. 9-10). The people who refuse the simple truth of the Christ will be deceived by Antichrist’s lies, and they will eternally perish.

So stand firm, believer. You may pass through the “Valley of Weeping” (Psalm 84:6), but you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!

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