"God Chose You to be Saved"
Psalm 17:1-9 & 2nd Thess. 2:1-5, 13-17
Our lectionary scripture readings this Sunday places before us the encouraging truth that from the beginning God chose us to be saved. The Psalmist prays, “Show the wonder of your great love…" and “Keep me as the apple of your eye…” while his enemies were chasing him. Certainly there are times in this world that we feel pressed by “enemies”. As in the case with the Thessalonians who were being persecuted and lied to about Jesus’ return. However, Paul reminds them that from the beginning God chose you to be saved. And his love and power, through the Lord Jesus Christ, gives them an unshakeable foundation for living in this present age. So, unsettling times call for an unwavering plan, from a God with unending encouragement.
This sermon will focus on the assurance, encouragement and hope that the Christian has that enables them to thrive under any condition that life throws at them.