The Apostle Paul desires to meet with the Thessalonian church, but there is no clear path to make this happen. Paul is frustrated because the Thessalonian church does not seem very rooted in the gospel. Does Paul think that the Lord is only as strong as the apostle or his people? What is the assurance in knowing that our Lord Jesus Christ will direct his way to them? What does this tell us about Christ and the Lord's sovereign will? How does this assure us about the outcome of our faith?