A message by Pastor Bill Mann on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at King’s Grace Fellowship.2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 In this teaching I want to start on the prayers that Paul prayed. As we do, we must keep in mind his mindset as outlined in the first few teachings of this series. (Here’s a brief synopsis of Paul’s mindset:) He was thankful for signs of grace (growth) Paul gives thanks for faith that is growing. Paul gives thanks for love that is increasing. Paul gives thanks that they are persevering under trial. Assurance of God’s Vindication For believers, there will be vindication For other’s there will be retribution I might point out that Paul was overjoyed because of the tangible growth he saw in the believers, but at the same time, he also was deeply saddened for those who would reject Christ. There is no joy for any believer in the final disposition of those without Christ. So let’s read this passage and then I’ll make some comments. 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12 (NKJV) 11 Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work … Read more »