Scripture Notes on 2 Thessalonians 3
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
Jesus warned we will have trouble in this life, but trouble and evil are not the same thing. He told us we would surely face persecution, but persecution and evil are not the same thing.
If you’re in Christ, then you also have an enemy. Satan wants to bring pain into your life so that it drains your hope and eclipses the glory of God. This is true evil, not just pain, but pain that hinders the purposes of God.
Here’s good news, though. In Christ, nothing can stop God’s purposes for you! No suffering or setback can derail His desire to bless you with a meaningful life that brings true joy to you through bringing glory to God.
This means that in Christ, you may have pain, but it has deep and lasting purpose. You may have sorrow, but it need not steal your hope.
In Christ, your life matters. You matter, and no plan for evil can ever take away God’s plan for good in your life.
In whatever season you find yourself, take courage in this truth.
Jesus is your guard against all evil.
-Pastor Phillip
