We Don’t Want Separation

Today’s reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12

“They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed...” - 2 Thessalonians‬ ‭1:9-10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

One of the goals Paul had at the start of this second letter was to show the end of those who were persecuting the Thessalonian church. The Christians were assured that God would bring justice and that their suffering was not going unnoticed.

In these two specific verses, we see the contrast of life after death between those who insist on going their own way and those committed to following Jesus no matter what consequences follow on earth.

What is so terrifying about hell? (A place initially prepared the Devil and his angels — Matthew 25:41)

Endless punishment is enough to startle us, but the worst part is separation from God. All joy? Gone. All love? Gone. All hope? Gone. The 

In the end, everyone will want eternal life, but many will miss it. May this motivate us to keep sharing the Good News about Jesus!