2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.

Application: 

The Lord is faithful. Many people are unreliable, but you can always rely on God. He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one (3:3). That’s why being with the people of God in God’s presence is essential. Paul is confident about what God will do for the Thessalonians. He will keep them obedient and guide [their] hearts toward God’s love and Christ’s endurance (3:5). Similarly, as you live in God’s presence, he will sustain you, and you will stand firm.

In Ephesians 6:10-13, Paul emphasizes that people are not our main problem. Humanity’s real struggle is not against flesh and blood but against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens (6:12). What we call spiritual warfare is the conflict in the spiritual realm that impacts the physical realm. The daily challenges we face are rooted there. But, importantly, the resources you need to fight the battle are also there.

Paul told the Ephesians that through Christ, God has given them every blessing they need in heavenly places (i.e., the spiritual realm) (1:3). The risen Christ is at God’s right hand (1:20), and Christians are spiritually with him there (2:6). However, the cosmic powers of darkness also exist in the spiritual realm (6:12).

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1232, 1273–1274.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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