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MONDAY, November 29
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. Our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction.
Christians of the twentieth century, to Paul, apostle, missionary to the world in every generation: grace be unto you, and peace.
We regret to say we do not deserve your opening remarks to our brothers who lived in Thessalonica. The gospel is received here, and in such numbers that would astonish you. But the Thessalonians received the gospel “not in word only, but in power.” Our problem is that while the word is with us, the power is missing. As a result, we are not “an example to the believers.” You may have had “no need to speak about it” to the Thessalonians, but we need you to speak. We read your letters over and over, but with results that would disappoint you. The Thessalonians imitated the Lord so well that their lives demonstrated the gospel to the world. It is sometimes said of us that no one can tell a Christian from a non-Christian on a clear day at high noon.
This is our “affliction.” After many years of established Christianity we are being smothered by our own success. (1960)
PRAY for the Diocese of Kindu (Congo)
Ps 1, 2, 3 * 4, 7; Isaiah 1:10-20; Luke 20:1-8
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